Crime Rate in Rainworth North & Rufford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rainworth North & Rufford

The total recorded crimes in Rainworth North & Rufford, Newark and Sherwood, UK in March 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rainworth North & Rufford crime rate of 3.91 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 Rainworth North & Rufford, encompassing approximately 8,179 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (23.53% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Rainworth North & Rufford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willoughby Gardens with total crimes: 15
  • South Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • The Grasslands with total crimes: 2

How safe is Rainworth North & Rufford?

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

  • Relative to Newark and Sherwood:

    • In 2024, Rainworth North & Rufford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newark and Sherwood average, with 332 crimes compared to 484.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rainworth North & Rufford recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Rainworth North & Rufford had fewer crimes than the Newark and Sherwood average, with 256 crimes compared to 387. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rainworth North & Rufford Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Rainworth North & Rufford has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 3.91 ranking 13th out of 20 in the Newark and Sherwood, UK

In 2024, the total Rainworth North & Rufford crimes were 332. The crime rate of Rainworth North & Rufford in 2024 was 40.59 (year) or 3.38 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Newark and Sherwood.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rainworth North & Rufford were around 256 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.30 (year) or 2.61 (month) ranking 11 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
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

Rainworth North & Rufford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20256
December 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 202410
July 202410

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202517
January 202530
December 202426
November 202433
October 202424
September 202418
August 20246
July 20249
June 202426
May 202414

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20243
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Rainworth North & Rufford in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Rainworth North & Rufford postcode area is presented below.

1. Willoughby Gardens (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences13
Other crime1
Public order1
2. South Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
3. The Grasslands (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Churchfield Drive (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. North Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Kirklington Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Vera Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Jeacock Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Holbeck Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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