Crime Rate in Rainworth South & Blidworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rainworth South & Blidworth

The total recorded crimes in Rainworth South & Blidworth, Newark and Sherwood, UK in May 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rainworth South & Blidworth crime rate of 32.66 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 South & Blidworth, encompassing approximately 1,684 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (43.75% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
Rainworth South & Blidworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rookwood Close with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Ricket Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Rainworth South & Blidworth?

To understand the safety of Rainworth South & Blidworth, we need to analyze Rainworth South & Blidworth 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 South & Blidworth reported a higher crime volume than the Newark and Sherwood average, with 601 crimes compared to 484. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Rainworth South & Blidworth witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the Newark and Sherwood.

    • In 2023, Rainworth South & Blidworth experienced a greater number of crimes than the Newark and Sherwood average, with 418 crimes compared to 387. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Rainworth South & Blidworth witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Newark and Sherwood.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Newark and Sherwood, Rainworth South & Blidworth has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Rainworth South & Blidworth Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Rainworth South & Blidworth has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 32.66 ranking 7th out of 20 in the Newark and Sherwood, UK

In 2024, the total Rainworth South & Blidworth crimes were 601. The crime rate of Rainworth South & Blidworth in 2024 was 356.85 (year) or 29.74 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Newark and Sherwood.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rainworth South & Blidworth were around 418 crimes with yearly crime rate of 248.19 (year) or 20.68 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Newark and Sherwood.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rainworth South & Blidworth)CrimesRank (Rainworth South & Blidworth)CrimesRank (Rainworth South & Blidworth)
Bridge190 11,976 11,448 1
Devon130 21,287 21,277 2
Castle68 5774 4686 3
Ollerton92 3831 3614 4
Edwinstowe & Clipstone73 4729 5500 5
Balderton North & Coddington44 9429 9470 6
Beacon67 6501 7335 9
Sutton-on-Trent24 14337 12365 8
Southwell38 10433 8301 10
Rainworth North & Rufford48 8332 13256 11
Farndon & Fernwood29 12415 10220 14
Balderton South38 11354 11248 12
Lowdham20 15262 15245 13
Bilsthorpe26 13264 14217 15
Boughton15 18138 18129 16
Collingham17 17160 16121 17
Farnsfield17 16144 1794 18
Trent5 2188 1984 19
Dover Beck10 1937 2141 21
Muskham8 2077 2061 20

Rainworth South & Blidworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 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 Shoplifting (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 202514
February 20256
January 20258
December 202444
October 20241
September 20242
August 20249
July 20249
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202516
March 202514
February 202511
January 202512
December 202418
November 202414
October 202418
September 202410
August 20246
July 202419
June 202438
May 202419

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
October 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 146 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202513
March 20256
February 20256
January 202522
December 202410
November 202412
October 202414
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 202443

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20258
December 20242
November 20245
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 South & Blidworth in May 2025

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

1. Rookwood Close (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
3. Ricket Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
4. Oak Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Dale Lane (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Grange Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Byron Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Priory Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. The Quadrangle (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. New Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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