Crime Rate in Farnsfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Farnsfield

The total recorded crimes in Farnsfield, Newark and Sherwood, UK in March 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Farnsfield crime rate of 12.36 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 Mar were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Farnsfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5
  • Cotton Mill Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Station Lane 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Farnsfield has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 12.36 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.

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
Farndon & Fernwood33 10415 10220 14
Rainworth North & Rufford32 13332 13256 11
Bilsthorpe32 12264 14217 15
Lowdham18 14262 15245 13
Boughton7 19138 18129 16
Collingham12 17160 16121 17
Trent9 1888 1984 19
Muskham4 2077 2061 20
Dover Beck3 2137 2141 21

Farnsfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 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 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20256
December 20243

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20253
November 20242
October 20241
September 20245

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 11 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 March 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary1
Drugs1
2. Cotton Mill Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Station Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Epperstone Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Brickyard Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Halifax Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. New Hill (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Alexander Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. The Spinney (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Nairn Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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