Crime Rate in Farndon & Fernwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Farndon & Fernwood

The total recorded crimes in Farndon & Fernwood, Newark and Sherwood, UK in March 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Farndon & Fernwood crime rate of 11.60 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 Farndon & Fernwood, encompassing approximately 2,845 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Farndon & Fernwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rubys Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Bilton Close with total crimes: 6
  • Collinson Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Farndon & Fernwood?

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

  • Relative to Newark and Sherwood:

    • In 2024, Farndon & Fernwood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newark and Sherwood average, with 415 crimes compared to 484.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Farndon & Fernwood witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Farndon & Fernwood had fewer crimes than the Newark and Sherwood average, with 220 crimes compared to 387. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Farndon & Fernwood recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Newark and Sherwood, Farndon & Fernwood has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Farndon & Fernwood Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Farndon & Fernwood has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 11.60 ranking 10th out of 20 in the Newark and Sherwood, UK

In 2024, the total Farndon & Fernwood crimes were 415. The crime rate of Farndon & Fernwood in 2024 was 145.84 (year) or 12.15 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Newark and Sherwood.

In 2023, the total crimes in Farndon & Fernwood were around 220 crimes with yearly crime rate of 77.31 (year) or 6.44 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Newark and Sherwood.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newark and Sherwood)CrimesRank (Newark and Sherwood)CrimesRank (Newark and Sherwood)
Bridge156 11,976 11,448 1
Devon124 21,287 21,277 2
Castle68 4774 4686 3
Ollerton98 3831 3614 4
Edwinstowe & Clipstone59 5729 5500 5
Balderton North & Coddington32 11429 9470 6
Rainworth South & Blidworth49 6601 6418 7
Beacon47 7501 7335 9
Sutton-on-Trent17 15337 12365 8
Southwell36 9433 8301 10
Balderton South42 8354 11248 12
Rainworth North & Rufford32 13332 13256 11
Bilsthorpe32 12264 14217 15
Lowdham18 14262 15245 13
Boughton7 19138 18129 16
Collingham12 17160 16121 17
Farnsfield16 16144 1794 18
Trent9 1888 1984 19
Muskham4 2077 2061 20
Dover Beck3 2137 2141 21

Farndon & Fernwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson 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 Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 20254
December 20241
September 20242
August 202424
July 202413
June 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20259
January 20255
December 20247
November 20247
October 20245
September 202413
August 202417
July 20244
June 202434
May 202415
April 20242

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 202410
October 20246
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Farndon & Fernwood in March 2025

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

1. Rubys Avenue (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bilton Close (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime5
Shoplifting1
3. Collinson Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Brockton Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Vixen Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Youngs Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Pinfold Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Primrose Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. North End (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
10. Old Hall Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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