Crime in Harworth and Bircotes: statistics, rates and trends
727 crimes were recorded in Harworth and Bircotes in the 12 months to July 2026, 95.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 26% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Harworth and Bircotes at a glance
- Crime trends in Harworth and Bircotes
- Types of crime in Harworth and Bircotes
- Harworth and Bircotes compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Harworth and Bircotes
- Streets with the most crime in Harworth and Bircotes
- What happened after crimes were reported in Harworth and Bircotes
- Population and deprivation in Harworth and Bircotes
- Questions about crime in Harworth and Bircotes
- About this data
727 crimes were recorded in Harworth and Bircotes in the 12 months to July 2026, 95.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 26% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 222 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Harworth and Bircotes has the 402nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Harworth and Bircotes | Bassetlaw | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 727 | 11,994 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 95.7 | 96.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +26% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 7,594 | 124,937 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Harworth and Bircotes was highest in the year to July 2020 (859 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (566). Over the whole period it rose 8%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 727 | 95.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 576 | 75.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 604 | 79.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 697 | 91.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 625 | 82.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 566 | 74.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 859 | 113.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 606 | 79.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 673 | 88.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 72 |
| June 2026 | 59 |
| May 2026 | 60 |
| April 2026 | 88 |
| March 2026 | 60 |
| February 2026 | 51 |
| January 2026 | 63 |
| December 2025 | 44 |
| November 2025 | 53 |
| October 2025 | 63 |
| September 2025 | 65 |
| August 2025 | 49 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Harworth and Bircotes over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime, burglary.
The largest increases were in burglary (+112%) and public order (+68%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 222 | 29.2 | 0.85 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 103 | 13.6 | 0.88 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 78 | 10.3 | 1.51 | +66% |
| Shoplifting | 64 | 8.4 | 1.02 | +60% |
| Vehicle crime | 55 | 7.2 | 1.47 | +45% |
| Burglary | 53 | 7.0 | 1.97 | +112% |
| Other theft | 43 | 5.7 | 0.89 | +65% |
| Public order | 42 | 5.5 | 0.83 | +68% |
| Other crime | 31 | 4.1 | 1.93 | +63% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.7 | 1.76 | +86% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.6 | 0.48 | -37% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.7 | 0.49 | -29% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.48 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.23 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Harworth and Bircotes
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Harworth and Bircotes recorded 222 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 30.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Harworth and Bircotes
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Harworth and Bircotes recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 14.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Harworth and Bircotes
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Harworth and Bircotes recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 66% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Harworth and Bircotes
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Harworth and Bircotes recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Harworth and Bircotes
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Harworth and Bircotes recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Harworth and Bircotes
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Harworth and Bircotes recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 112% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Harworth and Bircotes
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Harworth and Bircotes recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 65% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Harworth and Bircotes
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Harworth and Bircotes recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 68% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Harworth and Bircotes
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Harworth and Bircotes recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 63% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Harworth and Bircotes
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Harworth and Bircotes recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Harworth and Bircotes
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Harworth and Bircotes recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Harworth and Bircotes
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Harworth and Bircotes recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Harworth and Bircotes
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Harworth and Bircotes recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Harworth and Bircotes
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Harworth and Bircotes recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Harworth and Bircotes, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Harworth and Bircotes.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Harworth and Bircotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tickhill | 261 | 49.8 | -48% |
| New Rossington and Rossington | 1,110 | 75.8 | -21% |
| Carlton in Lindrick | 459 | 72.0 | -25% |
| Finningley | 290 | 52.4 | -45% |
| Maltby | 1,353 | 90.5 | -5% |
| Warmsworth | 1,392 | 111.5 | +16% |
| Doncaster | 17,829 | 192.1 | +101% |
| Dinnington (Rotherham) | 1,462 | 116.3 | +21% |
1 areas within Harworth and Bircotes, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Harworth had the highest rate (97.5 per 1,000) and Harworth the lowest (97.5). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harworth | Neighbourhood | 9,857 | 961 | 97.5 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Harworth and Bircotes over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dorchester Road | 54 |
| On or near Norfolk Road | 44 |
| On or near Well Hill Drive | 37 |
| On or near President Place | 34 |
| On or near Scrooby Close | 30 |
| On or near White House Drive | 29 |
| On or near Supermarket | 28 |
| On or near Hawkins Close | 16 |
| On or near Avalon Gardens | 15 |
| On or near Galway Road | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Harworth and Bircotes over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 261 | 35.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 215 | 29.6% |
| Not recorded | 103 | 14.2% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 5.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 4.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 2.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
Harworth and Bircotes has an estimated population of 7,594. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Harworth and Bircotes sits in decile 3.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Harworth and Bircotes |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.1% |
| Social rented homes | 20.4% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.8 |
Is Harworth and Bircotes a safe place to live?
Harworth and Bircotes recorded 95.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Harworth and Bircotes?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 222 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (103).
Is crime in Harworth and Bircotes going up or down?
Recorded crime in Harworth and Bircotes was up 26% on the year before: 727 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 576 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Harworth and Bircotes?
Harworth and Bircotes is policed by Nottinghamshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Harworth and Bircotes. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.