Crime Rate in Farnsfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Farnsfield

The total recorded crimes in Farnsfield, Newark and Sherwood, UK in May 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Farnsfield crime rate of 13.13 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 Farnsfield, encompassing approximately 1,294 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Farnsfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cotton Mill Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Epperstone Road with total crimes: 2
  • Southwell Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Farnsfield?

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

  • Relative to Newark and Sherwood:

    • In 2024, Farnsfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newark and Sherwood average, with 144 crimes compared to 484.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Farnsfield recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Newark and Sherwood.

    • In 2023, Farnsfield had fewer crimes than the Newark and Sherwood average, with 94 crimes compared to 387. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Farnsfield recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Newark and Sherwood.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Farnsfield Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Farnsfield has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 13.13 ranking 16th out of 20 in the Newark and Sherwood, UK

In 2024, the total Farnsfield crimes were 144. The crime rate of Farnsfield in 2024 was 111.23 (year) or 9.27 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Newark and Sherwood.

In 2023, the total crimes in Farnsfield were around 94 crimes with yearly crime rate of 72.61 (year) or 6.05 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Newark and Sherwood.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Farnsfield)CrimesRank (Farnsfield)CrimesRank (Farnsfield)
Bridge190 11,976 11,448 1
Devon130 21,287 21,277 2
Castle68 5774 4686 3
Ollerton92 3831 3614 4
Edwinstowe & Clipstone73 4729 5500 5
Balderton North & Coddington44 9429 9470 6
Rainworth South & Blidworth55 7601 6418 7
Beacon67 6501 7335 9
Sutton-on-Trent24 14337 12365 8
Southwell38 10433 8301 10
Rainworth North & Rufford48 8332 13256 11
Farndon & Fernwood29 12415 10220 14
Balderton South38 11354 11248 12
Lowdham20 15262 15245 13
Bilsthorpe26 13264 14217 15
Boughton15 18138 18129 16
Collingham17 17160 16121 17
Trent5 2188 1984 19
Dover Beck10 1937 2141 21
Muskham8 2077 2061 20

Farnsfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting 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 Vehicle crime (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 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 (7 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Possession of weapons also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20247
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 202416

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20256
December 20243

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
February 20256
January 20253
November 20242
October 20241
September 20245

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Farnsfield in May 2025

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

1. Cotton Mill Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
2. Epperstone Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Southwell Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Green Vale (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Esam Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Carding Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Gregory Gardens (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Meadow Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. D'Ayncourt Walk (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Station Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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