Crime in Worksop: statistics, rates and trends
5,659 crimes were recorded in Worksop in the 12 months to July 2026, 127.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Worksop at a glance
- Crime trends in Worksop
- Types of crime in Worksop
- Worksop compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Worksop
- Streets with the most crime in Worksop
- What happened after crimes were reported in Worksop
- Population and deprivation in Worksop
- Questions about crime in Worksop
- About this data
5,659 crimes were recorded in Worksop in the 12 months to July 2026, 127.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,631 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Worksop has the 137th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Worksop | Bassetlaw | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 5,659 | 11,994 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 127.4 | 96.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 44,435 | 124,937 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Worksop was highest in the year to July 2022 (6,515 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (5,477). Over the whole period it rose 3%, 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 | 5,659 | 127.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 5,510 | 124.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 5,681 | 127.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 5,960 | 134.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 6,515 | 146.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 5,733 | 129.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 5,605 | 126.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 5,909 | 133.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 5,477 | 123.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 529 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Worksop 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 shoplifting, criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in robbery (+69%) and other crime (+37%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,631 | 36.7 | 1.07 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 1,022 | 23.0 | 2.78 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 828 | 18.6 | 1.21 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 480 | 10.8 | 1.59 | +2% |
| Other theft | 329 | 7.4 | 1.16 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 301 | 6.8 | 1.38 | +10% |
| Public order | 299 | 6.7 | 1.01 | +3% |
| Burglary | 214 | 4.8 | 1.36 | +23% |
| Other crime | 206 | 4.6 | 2.20 | +37% |
| Drugs | 135 | 3.0 | 0.93 | -2% |
| Robbery | 76 | 1.7 | 1.27 | +69% |
| Possession of weapons | 54 | 1.2 | 1.25 | +4% |
| Bicycle theft | 43 | 1.0 | 1.18 | -12% |
| Theft from the person | 41 | 0.9 | 0.55 | +8% |
Violence and sexual offences in Worksop
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Worksop recorded 1,631 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 28.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Worksop
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Worksop recorded 1,022 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 18.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Worksop
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Worksop recorded 828 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 14.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Worksop
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Worksop recorded 480 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Worksop
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Worksop recorded 329 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Worksop
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Worksop recorded 301 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Worksop
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Worksop recorded 299 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Worksop
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Worksop recorded 214 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Worksop
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Worksop recorded 206 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Worksop
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Worksop recorded 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Worksop
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Worksop recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 69% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Worksop
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Worksop recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Worksop
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Worksop recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Worksop
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Worksop recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Worksop, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Worksop.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Worksop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton in Lindrick | 459 | 72.0 | -43% |
| North Anston | 499 | 81.7 | -36% |
| Creswell | 768 | 135.7 | +7% |
| Dinnington (Rotherham) | 1,462 | 116.3 | -9% |
| Clowne | 734 | 86.2 | -32% |
| Kiveton Park | 584 | 81.1 | -36% |
| Retford | 2,068 | 81.9 | -36% |
| Market Warsop | 648 | 84.2 | -34% |
6 areas within Worksop, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Worksop South had the highest rate (205.5 per 1,000) and Worksop North the lowest (59.5). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worksop South | Neighbourhood | 7,225 | 1,485 | 205.5 |
| Worksop South East | Neighbourhood | 9,011 | 1,579 | 175.2 |
| Worksop North West | Neighbourhood | 9,608 | 1,350 | 140.5 |
| Worksop North East | Neighbourhood | 6,128 | 478 | 78.0 |
| Worksop East | Neighbourhood | 6,448 | 492 | 76.3 |
| Worksop North | Neighbourhood | 10,664 | 635 | 59.5 |
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 Worksop over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 327 |
| On or near Parking Area | 282 |
| On or near B6024 | 183 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 162 |
| On or near Newcastle Street | 129 |
| On or near Hardy Street | 116 |
| On or near White Hart Yard | 116 |
| On or near Garside Street | 101 |
| On or near Nightclub | 96 |
| On or near Prospect Precinct | 80 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Worksop 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 | 1,733 | 30.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,571 | 27.8% |
| Not recorded | 828 | 14.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 438 | 7.7% |
| Under investigation | 402 | 7.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 251 | 4.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 136 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 95 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 95 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 46 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 30 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 24 | 0.4% |
Worksop has an estimated population of 44,435. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Worksop sits in decile 5.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Worksop |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.7% |
| Social rented homes | 16.6% |
| Private rented homes | 18.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 17.5% |
Is Worksop a safe place to live?
Worksop recorded 127.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 Worksop?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,631 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (1,022).
Is crime in Worksop going up or down?
Recorded crime in Worksop was up 3% on the year before: 5,659 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 5,510 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Worksop?
Worksop 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 Worksop. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.