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 February 2026 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rainworth North & Rufford crime rate of 5.50 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-51.06% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
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: 13
  • Python Hill Road with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Newark and Sherwood.

    • 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Rainworth North & Rufford)CrimesRank (Rainworth North & Rufford)CrimesRank (Rainworth North & Rufford)
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
Balderton SouthNA NA354 11248 12
LowdhamNA NA262 15245 13
BilsthorpeNA NA264 14217 15
BoughtonNA NA138 18129 16
CollinghamNA NA160 16121 17
FarnsfieldNA NA144 1794 18
TrentNA NA88 1984 19
MuskhamNA NA77 2061 20
Dover BeckNA NA37 2141 21

Rainworth North & Rufford 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 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20266
December 20254
November 20254
October 20258
September 20257
August 20253
July 20257
June 20252
May 20257
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20264
December 20257
October 20252
September 20254
August 20252
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20251
November 20254
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
November 20251
October 20252
September 20255
July 20252
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252

A total of 293 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.54 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202623
January 202647
December 202521
November 202512
October 202521
September 202518
August 202524
July 202525
June 202519
May 202529
April 202516
March 202521
February 202517

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20251
November 20252
August 20252
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20252
September 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
February 20251

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20252
June 20253
April 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
August 20251

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252

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

MonthCount
May 20251

High Crime Locations Rainworth North & Rufford in February 2026

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
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. South Avenue (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Python Hill Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Vera Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Fields (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Top Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Webster Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Darricott Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bevan Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Westbrook Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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