Crime in Worksop: statistics, rates and trends
5,547 crimes were recorded in Worksop in the 12 months to August 2026, 124.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (1,627), shoplifting (960) and anti-social behaviour (795) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 148th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Worksop | Bassetlaw | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 5,547 | 12,091 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 124.8 | 96.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 44,435 | 124,937 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Worksop peaked in the year to August 2022 (6,486 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (5,516). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 5,547 | 124.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 5,627 | 126.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 5,617 | 126.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 5,841 | 131.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 6,486 | 146.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 5,876 | 132.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 5,580 | 125.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 5,868 | 132.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 5,516 | 124.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 417 |
| July 2026 | 493 |
| June 2026 | 540 |
| May 2026 | 391 |
| April 2026 | 492 |
| March 2026 | 499 |
| February 2026 | 385 |
| January 2026 | 471 |
| December 2025 | 480 |
| November 2025 | 421 |
| October 2025 | 483 |
| September 2025 | 475 |
Compared with England and Wales, Worksop recorded notably more shoplifting (2.6 times the national rate), other crime (2.2 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (56% above the national rate), and notably less theft from the person (48% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 48 to 79 and other crime rose from 147 to 208.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,627 | 36.6 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 960 | 21.6 | 8.5 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 795 | 17.9 | 15.4 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 468 | 10.5 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Other theft | 332 | 7.5 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Public order | 301 | 6.8 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 296 | 6.7 | 5.0 | +5% |
| Burglary | 217 | 4.9 | 3.6 | +24% |
| Other crime | 208 | 4.7 | 2.1 | +41% |
| Drugs | 127 | 2.9 | 3.3 | -10% |
| Robbery | 79 | 1.8 | 1.4 | +65% |
| Possession of weapons | 53 | 1.2 | 1.0 | -4% |
| Bicycle theft | 45 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0% |
| Theft from the person | 39 | 0.9 | 1.7 | +5% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Worksop; the highest is Creswell (138.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Carlton in Lindrick (74.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Worksop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton in Lindrick | 477 | 74.8 | -40% |
| North Anston | 498 | 81.5 | -35% |
| Creswell | 784 | 138.5 | +11% |
| Dinnington (Rotherham) | 1,449 | 115.2 | -8% |
| Clowne | 725 | 85.2 | -32% |
| Kiveton Park | 614 | 85.3 | -32% |
| Retford | 2,205 | 87.3 | -30% |
| Market Warsop | 659 | 85.6 | -31% |
Of the 6 areas within Worksop, Worksop South had the highest crime rate (204.3 per 1,000) and Worksop North the lowest (59.9), 3 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worksop South | Neighbourhood | 7,225 | 1,476 | 204.3 |
| Worksop South East | Neighbourhood | 9,011 | 1,541 | 171.0 |
| Worksop North West | Neighbourhood | 9,608 | 1,346 | 140.1 |
| Worksop East | Neighbourhood | 6,448 | 473 | 73.4 |
| Worksop North East | Neighbourhood | 6,128 | 447 | 72.9 |
| Worksop North | Neighbourhood | 10,664 | 639 | 59.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 27% of the crime recorded in Worksop over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (301).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 301 |
| On or near Parking Area | 263 |
| On or near B6024 | 167 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 155 |
| On or near Newcastle Street | 133 |
| On or near White Hart Yard | 119 |
| On or near Garside Street | 108 |
| On or near Hardy Street | 104 |
| On or near Prospect Precinct | 87 |
| On or near Nightclub | 82 |
Of the 4,752 crimes in Worksop with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 795 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,736 | 36.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,544 | 32.5% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 436 | 9.2% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 371 | 7.8% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 248 | 5.2% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 144 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 91 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 90 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 34 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 30 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 21 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Worksop has an estimated population of 44,435 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%), more residents with no qualifications (24%, against 18%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Worksop average decile 5.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Worksop | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 17.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Worksop a safe place to live?
Worksop recorded 124.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 148th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Worksop?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,627 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (960).
Is crime in Worksop going up or down?
Recorded crime in Worksop was down 1% on the year before: 5,547 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 5,627 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Worksop?
About 44,435 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Worksop?
Worksop 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.