Crime Rate in Muskham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Muskham

The total recorded crimes in Muskham, Newark and Sherwood, UK in March 2025 are around 4 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Muskham crime rate of 59.35 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 Muskham, encompassing approximately 67 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Muskham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edge Close with total crimes: 2
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 1
  • Ollerton Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Muskham?

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

  • Relative to Newark and Sherwood:

    • In 2024, Muskham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newark and Sherwood average, with 77 crimes compared to 484.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Muskham recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Muskham had fewer crimes than the Newark and Sherwood average, with 61 crimes compared to 387. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Muskham recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Muskham Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Muskham has recorded 4 crimes with crime rate of 59.35 ranking 20th out of 20 in the Newark and Sherwood, UK

In 2024, the total Muskham crimes were 77. The crime rate of Muskham in 2024 was 1142.43 (year) or 95.20 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Newark and Sherwood.

In 2023, the total crimes in Muskham were around 61 crimes with yearly crime rate of 905.04 (year) or 75.42 (month) ranking 20 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
Farnsfield16 16144 1794 18
Trent9 1888 1984 19
Dover Beck3 2137 2141 21

Muskham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (2 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (2 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252

A total of 20 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
September 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Muskham in March 2025

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

1. Edge Close (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
3. Ollerton Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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