Crime Rate in Ransom Wood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ransom Wood

The total recorded crimes in Ransom Wood, Mansfield, UK in May 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ransom Wood crime rate of 24.48 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 Ransom Wood, encompassing approximately 2,042 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
Ransom Wood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gamston Road with total crimes: 14
  • Thorpe Road with total crimes: 4
  • Shelton Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Ransom Wood?

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

  • Relative to Mansfield:

    • In 2024, Ransom Wood reported a higher crime volume than the Mansfield average, with 641 crimes compared to 342. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ransom Wood witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 35 other areas in the Mansfield.

    • In 2023, Ransom Wood experienced a greater number of crimes than the Mansfield average, with 507 crimes compared to 322. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ransom Wood witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 35 other areas in the Mansfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Mansfield, Ransom Wood has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Ransom Wood Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ransom Wood has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 24.48 ranking 9th out of 35 in the Mansfield, UK

In 2024, the total Ransom Wood crimes were 641. The crime rate of Ransom Wood in 2024 was 313.79 (year) or 26.15 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Mansfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ransom Wood were around 507 crimes with yearly crime rate of 248.19 (year) or 20.68 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Mansfield.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ransom Wood)CrimesRank (Ransom Wood)CrimesRank (Ransom Wood)
Portland140 11,272 11,210 1
Woodlands90 21,051 21,004 2
Newgate50 8692 7777 3
Ladybrook45 10799 3673 6
Carr Bank82 3792 4717 4
Oakham67 4410 11427 10
Oak Tree66 5694 6712 5
Broomhill65 6696 5613 7
Sandhurst54 7484 9515 8
Park Hall45 11416 10372 11
Market Warsop34 15295 15361 12
Bull Farm and Pleasley Hill36 12374 12268 16
Yeoman Hill30 16323 13331 13
Brick Kiln36 13253 17258 17
Racecourse25 19314 14285 14
Sherwood34 14260 16254 18
Kingsway26 17220 19284 15
Warsop Carrs19 21234 18220 19
Woodhouse26 18178 24180 20
Berry Hill19 20201 20158 23
Newlands18 23197 21167 21
Netherfield15 25189 22162 22
Penniment18 22177 25147 24
Peafields7 31186 23140 25
Meden16 2475 3356 34
Lindhurst10 28106 29106 26
Holly13 26151 2690 30
Hornby10 27106 28102 27
Abbott9 29110 2793 29
Kings Walk6 3287 3298 28
Ling Forest5 3393 3084 31
Grange Farm9 3091 3169 32
Eakring2 3657 3568 33
Maun Valley4 3460 3453 35
Manor3 3518 3623 36

Ransom Wood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 279 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202528
March 202514
February 202513
January 202519
December 202433
November 202425
October 202422
September 202436
August 202434
July 202427

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 20256
February 20257
January 20256
December 202429
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 202417
July 202418

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20247
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations Ransom Wood in May 2025

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

1. Gamston Road (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
2. Thorpe Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Shelton Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Bellamy Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Fourth Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
6. Ruddington Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
7. Helmsley Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Blidworth Lane (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Syerston Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Tedburn Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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