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 July 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rainworth North & Rufford crime rate of 4.89 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (31.58% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Rainworth North & Rufford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willoughby Gardens with total crimes: 21
  • The Fields with total crimes: 4
  • The Grasslands with total crimes: 2

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 July 2025 the Rainworth North & Rufford has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 4.89 ranking 12th out of 20 in the Newark and Sherwood, UK

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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rainworth North & Rufford)CrimesRank (Rainworth North & Rufford)CrimesRank (Rainworth North & Rufford)
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
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
Muskham5 2077 2061 20
Dover Beck1 2137 2141 21

Rainworth North & Rufford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20257
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20256
December 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 202410

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 264 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202519
May 202529
April 202516
March 202521
February 202517
January 202530
December 202426
November 202433
October 202424
September 202418
August 20246

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
October 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Rainworth North & Rufford in July 2025

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

1. Willoughby Gardens (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences20
Public order1
2. The Fields (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
3. The Grasslands (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Churchfield Drive (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. North Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Kirklington Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Sycamore Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Webster Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Vera Crescent (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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