Crime Rate in Sherwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sherwood

The total recorded crimes in Sherwood, Mansfield, UK in July 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sherwood crime rate of 0.33 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Sherwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Hill with total crimes: 4
  • Sherwood Rise with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area 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 July 2025 the Sherwood has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 0.33 ranking 16th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sherwood)CrimesRank (Sherwood)CrimesRank (Sherwood)
Portland93 11,272 11,210 1
Woodlands78 31,051 21,004 2
Carr Bank84 2792 4717 4
Newgate44 10692 7777 3
Ladybrook65 6799 3673 6
Oak Tree76 4694 6712 5
Broomhill71 5696 5613 7
Sandhurst49 7484 9515 8
Ransom Wood38 12641 8507 9
Yeoman Hill48 8323 13331 13
Market Warsop47 9295 15361 12
Oakham28 15410 11427 10
Park Hall42 11416 10372 11
Bull Farm and Pleasley Hill25 17374 12268 16
Brick Kiln31 13253 17258 17
Racecourse25 18314 14285 14
Warsop Carrs31 14234 18220 19
Kingsway22 20220 19284 15
Lindhurst22 19106 29106 26
Woodhouse20 21178 24180 20
Berry Hill13 28201 20158 23
Newlands16 24197 21167 21
Netherfield15 26189 22162 22
Penniment19 22177 25147 24
Peafields17 23186 23140 25
Abbott16 25110 2793 29
Holly13 27151 2690 30
Hornby12 29106 28102 27
Kings Walk7 3287 3298 28
Ling Forest5 3493 3084 31
Maun Valley8 3060 3453 35
Grange Farm7 3191 3169 32
Eakring4 3557 3568 33
Meden5 3375 3356 34
Manor1 3618 3623 36

Sherwood 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 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
August 20242

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202511
May 202521
April 202516
March 202520
February 20256
January 202512
December 20246
November 202412
October 202414
September 202413
August 20246

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
February 20253
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20257
April 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Sherwood in July 2025

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

1. West Hill (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sherwood Rise (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Clumber Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Linden Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Burnside Drive (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Westdale Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Gordondale Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. High Hazel Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Dunsil Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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