Crime in Market Warsop: statistics, rates and trends
659 crimes were recorded in Market Warsop in the 12 months to August 2026, 85.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Market Warsop at a glance
- Crime trends in Market Warsop
- Types of crime in Market Warsop
- Market Warsop compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Market Warsop
- Streets with the most crime in Market Warsop
- What happened after crimes were reported in Market Warsop
- Demographics of Market Warsop
- Questions about crime in Market Warsop
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (259), anti-social behaviour (113) and shoplifting (62) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 528th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Market Warsop | Mansfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 659 | 13,284 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 85.6 | 117.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 7,698 | 113,138 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Market Warsop peaked in the year to August 2019 (860 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (610). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 659 | 85.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 623 | 80.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 622 | 80.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 675 | 87.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 610 | 79.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 824 | 107.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 825 | 107.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 860 | 111.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 758 | 98.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 72 |
| July 2026 | 70 |
| June 2026 | 37 |
| May 2026 | 49 |
| April 2026 | 59 |
| March 2026 | 55 |
| February 2026 | 72 |
| January 2026 | 67 |
| December 2025 | 37 |
| November 2025 | 54 |
| October 2025 | 48 |
| September 2025 | 39 |
Compared with England and Wales, Market Warsop recorded notably more other crime (2.2 times the national rate), and notably less public order (34% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 22 to 42 and other crime rose from 21 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 259 | 33.6 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 113 | 14.7 | 15.4 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 62 | 8.1 | 8.5 | +63% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 6.5 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Other theft | 42 | 5.5 | 6.4 | +91% |
| Other crime | 36 | 4.7 | 2.1 | +71% |
| Public order | 34 | 4.4 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Drugs | 17 | 2.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Market Warsop; the highest is Mansfield (145.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Edwinstowe (43.1).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Market Warsop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirebrook | 1,132 | 90.7 | +6% |
| Mansfield Woodhouse | 1,387 | 74.5 | -13% |
| Forest Town | 1,162 | 58.6 | -32% |
| Edwinstowe | 253 | 43.1 | -50% |
| Mansfield | 9,278 | 145.5 | +70% |
| Creswell | 784 | 138.5 | +62% |
| New Ollerton and Ollerton | 1,002 | 84.1 | -2% |
| Bolsover | 1,044 | 97.7 | +14% |
Of the 2 areas within Market Warsop, Market Warsop had the highest crime rate (87.9 per 1,000) and Meden the lowest (51.2).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Warsop | Neighbourhood | 4,936 | 434 | 87.9 |
| Meden | Neighbourhood | 1,366 | 70 | 51.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Market Warsop over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Stonebridge Lane” (43).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Stonebridge Lane | 43 |
| On or near Hetts Lane | 31 |
| On or near Old Sookholme Lane | 29 |
| On or near Supermarket | 20 |
| On or near Longden Terrace | 18 |
| On or near Princess Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Robin Hood Avenue | 18 |
| On or near A60 | 16 |
| On or near Bradley'S Yd | 14 |
| On or near Day Street | 14 |
Of the 546 crimes in Market Warsop with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 113 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 232 | 42.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 145 | 26.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 61 | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 7.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 11 | 2.0% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Market Warsop has an estimated population of 7,698 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.1%, against 7.9%), more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (19%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Market Warsop average decile 2.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Market Warsop | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 19.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Market Warsop a safe place to live?
Market Warsop recorded 85.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 528th 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 Market Warsop?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 259 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (113).
Is crime in Market Warsop going up or down?
Recorded crime in Market Warsop was up 6% on the year before: 659 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 623 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Market Warsop?
About 7,698 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Market Warsop?
Market Warsop 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.