Crime in Harworth and Bircotes: statistics, rates and trends
728 crimes were recorded in Harworth and Bircotes in the 12 months to August 2026, 95.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 28% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Harworth and Bircotes
- Questions about crime in Harworth and Bircotes
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (223), anti-social behaviour (101) and criminal damage and arson (86) made up 56% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 403rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Harworth and Bircotes | Bassetlaw | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 728 | 12,091 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 95.9 | 96.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +28% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 7,594 | 124,937 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Harworth and Bircotes peaked in the year to August 2020 (836 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (570). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 728 | 95.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 570 | 75.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 607 | 79.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 705 | 92.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 596 | 78.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 577 | 76.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 836 | 110.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 631 | 83.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 681 | 89.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 50 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Harworth and Bircotes recorded notably more other crime (2.0 times the national rate), burglary (93% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (68% above the national rate). On the year before, burglary rose from 23 to 52 and criminal damage and arson rose from 44 to 86.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 223 | 29.4 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 101 | 13.3 | 15.4 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 86 | 11.3 | 6.7 | +95% |
| Shoplifting | 64 | 8.4 | 8.5 | +56% |
| Burglary | 52 | 6.8 | 3.6 | +126% |
| Vehicle crime | 48 | 6.3 | 5.0 | +12% |
| Other theft | 44 | 5.8 | 6.4 | +63% |
| Public order | 42 | 5.5 | 6.7 | +62% |
| Other crime | 32 | 4.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Harworth and Bircotes; the highest is Doncaster (191.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Tickhill (49.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Harworth and Bircotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tickhill | 261 | 49.8 | -48% |
| New Rossington and Rossington | 1,091 | 74.5 | -22% |
| Carlton in Lindrick | 477 | 74.8 | -22% |
| Finningley | 303 | 54.7 | -43% |
| Maltby | 1,346 | 90.1 | -6% |
| Warmsworth | 1,414 | 113.3 | +18% |
| Doncaster | 17,801 | 191.8 | +100% |
| Dinnington (Rotherham) | 1,449 | 115.2 | +20% |
Harworth is the one area listed within Harworth and Bircotes, with 99.5 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harworth | Neighbourhood | 9,857 | 981 | 99.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Harworth and Bircotes over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Dorchester Road” (56).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dorchester Road | 56 |
| On or near Norfolk Road | 43 |
| 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 | 30 |
| On or near Supermarket | 26 |
| On or near Hill Road | 17 |
| On or near Grosvenor Road | 16 |
| On or near Hawkins Close | 16 |
Of the 627 crimes in Harworth and Bircotes with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 101 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 258 | 41.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 216 | 34.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 7.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Harworth and Bircotes has an estimated population of 7,594 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (21%, against 34%) and less private renting (14%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Harworth and Bircotes average decile 3.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Harworth and Bircotes | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Harworth and Bircotes a safe place to live?
Harworth and Bircotes recorded 95.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 403rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Harworth and Bircotes?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 223 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (101).
Is crime in Harworth and Bircotes going up or down?
Recorded crime in Harworth and Bircotes was up 28% on the year before: 728 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 570 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Harworth and Bircotes?
About 7,594 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Harworth and Bircotes?
Harworth and Bircotes 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.