Crime Rate in Woodlands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodlands

The total recorded crimes in Woodlands, Mansfield, UK in May 2025 are around 90 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodlands crime rate of 1.15 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 Woodlands, encompassing approximately 78,144 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Woodlands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clumber Street with total crimes: 15
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14
  • Clerkson'S Alley with total crimes: 12

How safe is Woodlands?

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

  • Relative to Mansfield:

    • In 2024, Woodlands reported a higher crime volume than the Mansfield average, with 1,051 crimes compared to 342. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Woodlands witnessed more crimes than 34 out of 35 other areas in the Mansfield.

    • In 2023, Woodlands experienced a greater number of crimes than the Mansfield average, with 1,004 crimes compared to 322. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Woodlands witnessed more crimes than 34 out of 35 other areas in the Mansfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Woodlands Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Woodlands has recorded 90 crimes with crime rate of 1.29 ranking 2th out of 35 in the Mansfield, UK

In 2024, the total Woodlands crimes were 1,051. The crime rate of Woodlands in 2024 was 17.38 (year) or 1.45 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Mansfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Woodlands were around 1,004 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.85 (year) or 1.57 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Mansfield.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Woodlands)CrimesRank (Woodlands)CrimesRank (Woodlands)
Portland140 11,272 11,210 1
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
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

Woodlands Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 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 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 313 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202530
March 202523
February 202523
January 202522
December 202443
November 202423
October 202438
September 202426
August 202419
July 202433

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202517
March 202516
February 202518
January 202516
December 202423
November 20241
September 20243
August 202421
July 202419

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20255
February 20258
January 20259
December 20247
November 20248
October 20246
September 20243
August 20249
July 20242

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20255
February 20258
January 20252
December 202410
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
November 20242
September 20242

A total of 212 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202517
March 202517
February 202530
January 202519
December 202416
November 202423
October 202419
September 202428
August 202422
July 202414

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243

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

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

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20256
February 20251
January 20257
December 20249
November 20249
October 20241
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
July 20243

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Woodlands in May 2025

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

1. Clumber Street (Map)
Total15
Theft from the person6
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
3. Clerkson'S Alley (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Paulson'S Drive (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
5. St Johns View (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1
6. A6009 (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. West Hill Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
8. Birding Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ashfield Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Manvers Street (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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