Crime Rate in Muskham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Muskham

The total recorded crimes in Muskham, Newark and Sherwood, UK in July 2025 are around 5 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Muskham crime rate of 74.18 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Muskham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edge Close with total crimes: 1
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1
  • Ollerton Road 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 July 2025 the Muskham has recorded 5 crimes with crime rate of 74.18 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Muskham)CrimesRank (Muskham)CrimesRank (Muskham)
Bridge209 11,976 11,448 1
Devon132 21,287 21,277 2
Castle54 7774 4686 3
Ollerton76 3831 3614 4
Rainworth South & Blidworth62 4601 6418 7
Edwinstowe & Clipstone60 5729 5500 5
Balderton North & Coddington49 9429 9470 6
Beacon56 6501 7335 9
Sutton-on-Trent42 11337 12365 8
Southwell29 14433 8301 10
Farndon & Fernwood52 8415 10220 14
Bilsthorpe45 10264 14217 15
Rainworth North & Rufford40 12332 13256 11
Balderton South21 15354 11248 12
Lowdham35 13262 15245 13
Boughton7 19138 18129 16
Collingham20 16160 16121 17
Farnsfield15 17144 1794 18
Trent10 1888 1984 19
Dover Beck1 2137 2141 21

Muskham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
January 20252
December 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 18 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
September 20242

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252

High Crime Locations Muskham in July 2025

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

1. Edge Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
3. Ollerton Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Gilberts Field (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Eastfield (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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