Crime Rate in Sherwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sherwood

The total recorded crimes in Sherwood, Mansfield, UK in March 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sherwood crime rate of 0.45 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Sherwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Hill with total crimes: 8
  • Dunsil Court with total crimes: 6
  • Sherwood Rise with total crimes: 5

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 March 2025 the Sherwood has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 2.21 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mansfield)CrimesRank (Mansfield)CrimesRank (Mansfield)
Portland129 11,272 11,210 1
Woodlands86 21,051 21,004 2
Newgate67 3692 7777 3
Ladybrook50 8799 3673 6
Carr Bank65 4792 4717 4
Oak Tree60 5694 6712 5
Broomhill52 7696 5613 7
Oakham53 6410 11427 10
Sandhurst45 10484 9515 8
Ransom Wood32 14641 8507 9
Park Hall47 9416 10372 11
Market Warsop39 11295 15361 12
Bull Farm and Pleasley Hill22 20374 12268 16
Yeoman Hill26 17323 13331 13
Brick Kiln36 13253 17258 17
Racecourse30 15314 14285 14
Kingsway19 22220 19284 15
Peafields28 16186 23140 25
Warsop Carrs18 24234 18220 19
Penniment25 18177 25147 24
Netherfield22 19189 22162 22
Woodhouse22 21178 24180 20
Berry Hill18 23201 20158 23
Newlands16 25197 21167 21
Lindhurst11 28106 29106 26
Holly8 32151 2690 30
Abbott14 26110 2793 29
Hornby9 30106 28102 27
Maun Valley11 2760 3453 35
Kings Walk5 3587 3298 28
Ling Forest10 2993 3084 31
Grange Farm7 3391 3169 32
Eakring9 3157 3568 33
Meden5 3475 3356 34
Manor1 3618 3623 36

Sherwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

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

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 20256
January 202512
December 20246
November 202412
October 202414
September 202413
August 20246
July 202412
June 202420
May 202419

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
August 20242
July 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
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
October 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 2 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

High Crime Locations Sherwood in March 2025

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

1. West Hill (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Dunsil Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Other theft1
3. Sherwood Rise (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Ballater Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
5. Hawton Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Burnside Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Pheasant Hill (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Gordondale Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. High Hazel Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Debdale Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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