Crime Rate in Sherwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sherwood

The total recorded crimes in Sherwood, Mansfield, UK in February 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sherwood crime rate of 0.19 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 Sherwood, encompassing approximately 82,052 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sherwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Hill with total crimes: 3
  • Sherwood Rise with total crimes: 3
  • Balmoral Drive with total crimes: 2

How safe is Sherwood?

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

  • Relative to Mansfield:

    • In 2024, Sherwood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Mansfield average, with 260 crimes compared to 342.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Sherwood witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 35 other cities.

    • In 2023, Sherwood had fewer crimes than the Mansfield average, with 254 crimes compared to 322. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Sherwood witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 35 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sherwood Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Sherwood has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 1.66 ranking 22th out of 35 in the Mansfield, UK

In 2024, the total Sherwood crimes were 260. The crime rate of Sherwood in 2024 was 23.41 (year) or 1.95 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Mansfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sherwood were around 254 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.01 (year) or 1.92 (month) ranking 18 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
Racecourse24 13314 14285 14
Kingsway22 14220 19284 15
Peafields21 15186 23140 25
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

Sherwood 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 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
March 20243

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 202512
December 20246
November 202412
October 202414
September 202413
August 20246
July 202412
June 202420
May 202419
March 202415

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20243
August 20248
July 20249
May 20241
March 20247

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
March 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20243
October 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20244

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
March 20241

High Crime Locations Sherwood in February 2025

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

1. West Hill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Sherwood Rise (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
3. Balmoral Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
4. Limestone Rise (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
5. Westdale Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Sherwood Rise (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
7. Debdale Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hollyhock Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Beech Hill Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cotgrave Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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