Crime Rate in Farndon & Fernwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Farndon & Fernwood

The total recorded crimes in Farndon & Fernwood, Newark and Sherwood, UK in February 2026 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Farndon & Fernwood crime rate of 12.30 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 Farndon & Fernwood, encompassing approximately 2,845 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other crime: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Farndon & Fernwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bilton Close with total crimes: 7
  • Tannington Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Williams Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Farndon & Fernwood?

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

  • Relative to Newark and Sherwood:

    • In 2024, Farndon & Fernwood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newark and Sherwood average, with 415 crimes compared to 484.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Farndon & Fernwood witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Newark and Sherwood.

    • In 2023, Farndon & Fernwood had fewer crimes than the Newark and Sherwood average, with 220 crimes compared to 387. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Farndon & Fernwood recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Newark and Sherwood.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Farndon & Fernwood Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Farndon & Fernwood crimes were 415. The crime rate of Farndon & Fernwood in 2024 was 145.84 (year) or 12.15 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Newark and Sherwood.

In 2023, the total crimes in Farndon & Fernwood were around 220 crimes with yearly crime rate of 77.31 (year) or 6.44 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Newark and Sherwood.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Farndon & Fernwood)CrimesRank (Farndon & Fernwood)CrimesRank (Farndon & Fernwood)
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
Rainworth North & RuffordNA NA332 13256 11
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

Farndon & Fernwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (15 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20261
December 20254
November 20251
October 20252
September 20251
August 20254
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20252

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20266
December 20258
November 20256
October 20254
September 20256
August 20259
July 202513
June 202515
May 202510
April 20257
March 20256
February 20256

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20269
December 20259
November 20253
October 20253
September 20251
August 20252
July 20257
June 20255
May 20252
April 20253
February 20255

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20251
October 20252
September 20252
August 20251
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20257
February 20251

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
June 20252
April 20251

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20268
December 202514
November 202514
October 202514
September 202512
August 202512
July 202514
June 202511
May 20258
April 20258
March 20257
February 20259

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20267
December 20252
November 20251
October 20259
September 20254
August 20254
July 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20256

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20252
October 20252
September 20252
August 20252
July 20252
June 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
March 20252
February 20252

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

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

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20251
October 20253
September 20251
August 20251
July 20257
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254

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

MonthCount
September 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
April 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Farndon & Fernwood in February 2026

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

1. Bilton Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Tannington Grove (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Williams Lane (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Collinson Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Moor Lane (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Linton Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. The Willows (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Almond Grove (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. School Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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