Crime Rate in Sherwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sherwood

The total recorded crimes in Sherwood, Mansfield, UK in May 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sherwood crime rate of 0.41 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Sherwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dunsil Court with total crimes: 12
  • West Hill with total crimes: 4
  • Ilion Street with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Mansfield.

    • 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 areas in the Mansfield.

  • 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 May 2025 the Sherwood has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 0.41 ranking 14th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sherwood)CrimesRank (Sherwood)CrimesRank (Sherwood)
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
Ransom Wood50 9641 8507 9
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
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

Sherwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202516
March 202520
February 20256
January 202512
December 20246
November 202412
October 202414
September 202413
August 20246
July 202412

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20243
August 20248
July 20249

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

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20253
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
October 20245
August 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Sherwood in May 2025

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

1. Dunsil Court (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
2. West Hill (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
3. Ilion Street (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
4. Piper Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Linden Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. West Bank Link (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Westdale Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Dunsil Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Blackshale Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sherwood Rise (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1

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