Crime Rate in Muskham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Muskham

The total recorded crimes in Muskham, Newark and Sherwood, UK in May 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Muskham crime rate of 118.69 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 May were:

  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Muskham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Edge Close with total crimes: 1
  • Bathley Lane 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 areas in the Newark and Sherwood.

    • 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 areas in the Newark and Sherwood.

  • 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 May 2025 the Muskham has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 118.69 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Muskham)CrimesRank (Muskham)CrimesRank (Muskham)
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
Rainworth South & Blidworth55 7601 6418 7
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

Muskham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

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 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20242
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
January 20252
December 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20252
December 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Muskham in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
2. Edge Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
3. Bathley Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Farm Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
5. Thomas Place (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Peets Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Gilberts Field (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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