Crime Rate in Farnsfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Farnsfield

The total recorded crimes in Farnsfield, Newark and Sherwood, UK in February 2026 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Farnsfield crime rate of 11.59 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Farnsfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Browns Court with total crimes: 4
  • Southwell Road with total crimes: 2
  • New Hill with total crimes: 2

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Farnsfield)CrimesRank (Farnsfield)CrimesRank (Farnsfield)
BridgeNA NA1,976 11,448 1
DevonNA NA1,287 21,277 2
CastleNA NA774 4686 3
OllertonNA NA831 3614 4
Edwinstowe & ClipstoneNA NA729 5500 5
Balderton North & CoddingtonNA NA429 9470 6
Rainworth South & BlidworthNA NA601 6418 7
BeaconNA NA501 7335 9
Sutton-on-TrentNA NA337 12365 8
SouthwellNA NA433 8301 10
Farndon & FernwoodNA NA415 10220 14
Rainworth North & RuffordNA NA332 13256 11
Balderton SouthNA NA354 11248 12
LowdhamNA NA262 15245 13
BilsthorpeNA NA264 14217 15
BoughtonNA NA138 18129 16
CollinghamNA NA160 16121 17
TrentNA NA88 1984 19
MuskhamNA NA77 2061 20
Dover BeckNA NA37 2141 21

Farnsfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

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

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 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 (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20252
November 20252
October 20253
September 20253
July 20255
June 20254
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20264
December 20253
November 20255
October 20256
September 20257
August 20252
July 20256
June 20256
May 20256
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20252
November 20253
September 20251
August 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
November 20251
September 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20251
November 20251
August 20251
July 20252
March 20256
February 20253

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20251
October 20252
September 20252
August 20251
May 20252
April 20252

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
February 20251

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20254
October 20252
September 20252
August 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20253
August 20251
April 20254
February 20256

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

High Crime Locations Farnsfield in February 2026

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

1. Browns Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Southwell Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. New Hill (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
4. Nether Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. The Pot Yard (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Alexander Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
7. Broomfield Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Station Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Old Rufford Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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