Figures on TV licence evaders

TV Licensing has revealed more than 650 people were caught watching TV without a licence in Worksop during 2012.

By The Newsroom

Published 25th Feb 2013, 09:13 BST

Latest stats show 650 people were caught last year in Worksop for not paying their licence

This compares to more than more than 1,300 in Mansfield and more than 400 in Sutton-in-Ashfield.

The average evasion rate remains at a low of just over five per cent, meaning almost 95 per cent of homes are correctly licensed.

Mark Whitehouse, TV Licensing spokesperson for the East Midlands, said: ““In order to be fair to the law-abiding majority who do pay for their licence, we’ll continue to pursue the small minority of people do not pay.”

He added: “We do understand some people may find it difficult to pay in one go, which is why we offer numerous ways to spread the cost.”

For further information visit www.tvlicensing.co.uk