Crime Rate in Mansfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mansfield

The total recorded crimes in Mansfield, UK in July 2025 are around 1,124 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mansfield crime rate of 10.17 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Mansfield, encompassing approximately 110,482 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (453) incidents (-5.23% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (247) incidents (21.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (84) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Mansfield Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 30
  • Gamston Road with total crimes: 19
  • Commercial Street with total crimes: 17

Mansfield Police Info:

Nottinghamshire Police

How safe is Mansfield?

To understand the safety of Mansfield, we need to analyze Mansfield crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Mansfield has recorded 12,302 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 111.35 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 105 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 11,584 crimes with a crime rate of 104.85, ranking it 110 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Nottinghamshire:

    • In 2024, Mansfield reported a higher crime volume than the Nottinghamshire average, with 12,302 crimes compared to 9,620. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Mansfield recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 6 other cities.

    • In 2023, Mansfield experienced a greater number of crimes than the Nottinghamshire average, with 11,584 crimes compared to 8,380. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Mansfield recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 6 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Mansfield is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Nottinghamshire, Mansfield has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Mansfield Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Portland (93 crimes), and the safest, Manor (1 crimes), is 92 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Mansfield.

Similarly, the area of Mansfield Town Centre & Broomhill (315 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Manor, Hornby & Peafields (23 crimes), with a difference of 292 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Mansfield.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Portland93
Carr Bank84
Woodlands78
Oak Tree76
Broomhill71

Safest Wards:

Kings Walk7
Meden5
Ling Forest5
Eakring4
Manor1

Most Dangerous Areas:

Mansfield Town Centre & Broomhill315
Newgate & Carr Bank145
Oak Tree & Ransom Wood114
Grange Farm & Ladybrook88
Woodhouse76

Safest Areas:

Abbott Road & Pleasley Hill53
Forest Town & Newlands51
Church Warsop & Meden Vale37
Eakring & Ling Forest30
Manor, Hornby & Peafields23

Mansfield Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Mansfield has recorded 1,124 crimes with crime rate of 10.17 ranking 99th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in Nottinghamshire.

In 2024, the total Mansfield crimes were 12,302. The crime rate of Mansfield in 2024 was 111.35 (year) or 9.28 (month) ranking it 105 danzarous in the UK. Mansfield ranked 1 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in Nottinghamshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mansfield were around 11,584 crimes with yearly crime rate of 104.85 (year) or 8.74 (month) ranking 110 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Nottinghamshire, Mansfield ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 1 as per crime rate of Mansfield

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nottinghamshire)CrimesRank (Nottinghamshire)CrimesRank (Nottinghamshire)
Rushcliffe583 75,875 74,771 7
Gedling678 66,808 66,286 6
Broxtowe847 58,386 57,072 5
Newark and Sherwood1,020 410,169 48,130 4
Ashfield1,201 312,078 310,592 3
Bassetlaw1,166 211,723 210,227 2

Mansfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 453 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 247 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (478 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (203 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (443 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (199 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (409 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (218 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (376 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (174 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 346 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 143 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (322 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (170 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 363 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 168 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (352 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (129 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (373 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (117 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (360 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (137 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (339 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (287 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 379 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202535
May 202536
April 202538
March 202534
February 202531
January 202529
December 202430
November 202422
October 202437
September 202438
August 202425

A total of 69 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20258
April 20259
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 202412
October 20245
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 114 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202512
May 202518
April 202512
March 202510
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20246
October 202420
September 202413
August 20242

A total of 4614 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 384.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 478 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025453
June 2025478
May 2025443
April 2025409
March 2025376
February 2025346
January 2025322
December 2024363
November 2024352
October 2024373
September 2024360
August 2024339

A total of 494 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202543
May 202531
April 202532
March 202533
February 202520
January 202551
December 202445
November 202430
October 202473
September 202459
August 202449

A total of 335 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202534
May 202531
April 202522
March 202530
February 202526
January 202547
December 202420
November 202431
October 202422
September 202426
August 202424

A total of 405 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202536
May 202524
April 202539
March 202547
February 202540
January 202534
December 202427
November 202431
October 202437
September 202432
August 202426

A total of 81 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 202520
April 20254
March 20256
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 1081 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 90.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202581
June 2025111
May 202590
April 2025102
March 2025103
February 202557
January 202590
December 202490
November 202495
October 202493
September 202470
August 202499

A total of 1481 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 123.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202584
June 2025140
May 2025134
April 2025116
March 2025154
February 2025120
January 2025102
December 2024111
November 2024129
October 2024117
September 2024137
August 2024137

A total of 768 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202560
June 202566
May 202572
April 202568
March 202576
February 202547
January 202550
December 202458
November 202455
October 202466
September 202474
August 202476

A total of 803 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202557
June 202575
May 202563
April 202547
March 202572
February 202551
January 202573
December 202469
November 202465
October 202475
September 202467
August 202489

A total of 1926 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 160.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 287 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025247
June 2025203
May 2025199
April 2025218
March 2025174
February 2025143
January 2025170
December 2024168
November 202420
October 202413
September 202484
August 2024287

A total of 180 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202522
May 202515
April 202523
March 202514
February 202515
January 202511
December 202411
November 202411
October 202410
September 202414
August 202419

High Crime Locations Mansfield in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Mansfield postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences14
Anti-social behaviour7
Drugs4
Public order3
Robbery1
Other crime1
2. Gamston Road (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences13
Shoplifting2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Commercial Street (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2
Public order1
4. Devon Drive (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences8
Other crime2
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Police Station (Map)
Total14
Public order7
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs1
6. Clumber Street (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
Criminal damage and arson1

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