Crime Rate in Racecourse: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Racecourse

The total recorded crimes in Racecourse, Mansfield, UK in February 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Racecourse crime rate of 3.58 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 Racecourse, encompassing approximately 6,700 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Racecourse Crime Hotspots

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

  • Methuen Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Selwyn Street with total crimes: 5
  • Normanton Drive with total crimes: 3

How safe is Racecourse?

To understand the safety of Racecourse, we need to analyze Racecourse crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Mansfield:

    • In 2024, Racecourse demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Mansfield average, with 314 crimes compared to 342.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Racecourse witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 35 other cities.

    • In 2023, Racecourse had fewer crimes than the Mansfield average, with 285 crimes compared to 322. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Racecourse witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 35 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Mansfield, Racecourse has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Racecourse Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Racecourse has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 3.58 ranking 13th out of 35 in the Mansfield, UK

In 2024, the total Racecourse crimes were 314. The crime rate of Racecourse in 2024 was 46.86 (year) or 3.91 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Mansfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Racecourse were around 285 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.54 (year) or 3.54 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Mansfield.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mansfield)CrimesRank (Mansfield)CrimesRank (Mansfield)
Portland89 21,272 11,210 1
Woodlands95 11,051 21,004 2
Newgate59 3692 7777 3
Ladybrook21 16799 3673 6
Carr Bank48 5792 4717 4
Broomhill53 4696 5613 7
Oak Tree37 9694 6712 5
Park Hall43 6416 10372 11
Sandhurst42 7484 9515 8
Ransom Wood33 11641 8507 9
Market Warsop40 8295 15361 12
Oakham34 10410 11427 10
Bull Farm and Pleasley Hill14 25374 12268 16
Newlands24 12197 21167 21
Yeoman Hill20 17323 13331 13
Kingsway22 14220 19284 15
Peafields21 15186 23140 25
Sherwood16 22260 16254 18
Brick Kiln16 21253 17258 17
Warsop Carrs19 18234 18220 19
Penniment18 19177 25147 24
Woodhouse15 23178 24180 20
Berry Hill14 24201 20158 23
Holly16 20151 2690 30
Netherfield10 28189 22162 22
Lindhurst6 32106 29106 26
Abbott12 26110 2793 29
Hornby9 29106 28102 27
Grange Farm12 2791 3169 32
Kings Walk5 3387 3298 28
Ling Forest4 3493 3084 31
Meden8 3075 3356 34
Eakring6 3157 3568 33
Maun Valley2 3560 3453 35
ManorNA NA18 3623 36

Racecourse Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 202513
December 202412
November 20246
October 202411
September 202410
August 20249
July 202415
June 202418
May 20246
March 202418

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 202412
July 202412
March 20244

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241
March 20243

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246
March 20242

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20242
September 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20244
October 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

High Crime Locations Racecourse in February 2025

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

1. Methuen Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Selwyn Street (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Normanton Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Epsom Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Argyle Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Northfield Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Asquith Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Rock Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Asquith Mews (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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