Total Crime Rate
28.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Gateford Avenue area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Worksop North West , and the 94th lowest crime rate of 384 local areas in Bassetlaw .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Gateford Avenue (S81 7BL) in the last 12 months was 28.8 per 1,000 residents and was 78.7% lower than the Worksop North West average (135.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -54.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 24.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Gateford Avenue (S81 7BL), the main crime hotspot is near Claylands Lane. Police recorded 29 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Worksop North West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Carrion View | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Claylands Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Gateford Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Claylands Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | B6041 | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | B6041 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Gateford Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Yellowhammer Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Claylands Lane | Under investigation |
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