Crime in Carlton in Lindrick: statistics, rates and trends
477 crimes were recorded in Carlton in Lindrick in the 12 months to August 2026, 74.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Carlton in Lindrick at a glance
- Crime trends in Carlton in Lindrick
- Types of crime in Carlton in Lindrick
- Carlton in Lindrick compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Carlton in Lindrick
- Streets with the most crime in Carlton in Lindrick
- What happened after crimes were reported in Carlton in Lindrick
- Demographics of Carlton in Lindrick
- Questions about crime in Carlton in Lindrick
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (164), anti-social behaviour (97), criminal damage and arson (39) and shoplifting (39) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 697th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Carlton in Lindrick | Bassetlaw | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 477 | 12,091 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.8 | 96.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 6,378 | 124,937 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Carlton in Lindrick peaked in the year to August 2023 (593 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (450). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 477 | 74.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 476 | 74.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 549 | 86.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 593 | 93.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 582 | 91.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 536 | 84.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 543 | 85.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 450 | 70.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 532 | 83.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 54 |
| July 2026 | 43 |
| June 2026 | 38 |
| May 2026 | 26 |
| April 2026 | 42 |
| March 2026 | 57 |
| February 2026 | 40 |
| January 2026 | 41 |
| December 2025 | 34 |
| November 2025 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 45 |
| September 2025 | 23 |
Compared with England and Wales, Carlton in Lindrick recorded notably more other crime (78% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (37% below) and shoplifting (28% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 76 to 97, while criminal damage and arson fell from 78 to 39 and shoplifting fell from 53 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 164 | 25.7 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 97 | 15.2 | 15.4 | +28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 6.1 | 6.7 | -50% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 6.1 | 8.5 | -26% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 5.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 26 | 4.1 | 6.4 | -13% |
| Other crime | 24 | 3.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 21 | 3.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 19 | 3.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Carlton in Lindrick; the highest is Worksop (124.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Tickhill (49.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Carlton in Lindrick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worksop | 5,547 | 124.8 | +67% |
| Dinnington (Rotherham) | 1,449 | 115.2 | +54% |
| North Anston | 498 | 81.5 | +9% |
| Harworth and Bircotes | 728 | 95.9 | +28% |
| Tickhill | 261 | 49.8 | -33% |
| Maltby | 1,346 | 90.1 | +20% |
| Thurcroft | 768 | 117.6 | +57% |
| Kiveton Park | 614 | 85.3 | +14% |
Carlton is the one area listed within Carlton in Lindrick, with 74.8 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton | Neighbourhood | 6,378 | 477 | 74.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Carlton in Lindrick over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sports/Recreation Area” (55).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 55 |
| On or near Supermarket | 33 |
| On or near Lawn Road | 27 |
| On or near Doncaster Road | 26 |
| On or near Oak Tree Rise | 23 |
| On or near Red Lane | 19 |
| On or near Rotherham Baulk | 18 |
| On or near Lilac Grove | 15 |
| On or near Oxford Road | 14 |
| On or near Cedar Close | 13 |
Of the 380 crimes in Carlton in Lindrick with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 97 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 152 | 40.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 118 | 31.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 3.4% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Carlton in Lindrick has an estimated population of 6,378 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (9.7%, against 20.3%), more retired residents (33%, against 22%) and fewer students (4.1%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Carlton in Lindrick average decile 5.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Carlton in Lindrick | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 22.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Carlton in Lindrick a safe place to live?
Carlton in Lindrick recorded 74.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 697th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Carlton in Lindrick?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 164 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (97).
Is crime in Carlton in Lindrick going up or down?
Recorded crime in Carlton in Lindrick was almost unchanged on the year before: 477 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 476 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Carlton in Lindrick?
About 6,378 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Carlton in Lindrick?
Carlton in Lindrick is policed by Nottinghamshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.