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 February 2026 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rainworth South & Blidworth crime rate of 22.56 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
Rainworth South & Blidworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rookwood Close with total crimes: 7
  • Oak Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Coopers Rise 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Rainworth South & Blidworth)CrimesRank (Rainworth South & Blidworth)CrimesRank (Rainworth South & Blidworth)
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
BeaconNA NA501 7335 9
Sutton-on-TrentNA NA337 12365 8
SouthwellNA NA433 8301 10
Farndon & FernwoodNA NA415 10220 14
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

Rainworth South & Blidworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 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 (9 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 207 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 202620
December 202510
November 202521
October 202512
September 202512
August 202521
July 202516
June 202517
May 202523
April 202516
March 202514
February 202511

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20266
December 20252
November 20256
October 202511
September 20256
August 20259
July 202513
June 202517
May 20259
April 20257
March 202514
February 20256

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
November 20251
October 20253
August 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20251
November 20254
October 20255
September 20251
August 20255
July 20254
June 20257
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20261
December 20252
November 20252
October 20259
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
October 20252
August 20252
July 20251
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
August 20251
April 20251

A total of 116 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20267
December 20254
November 20252
October 202517
September 202522
August 20258
July 202512
June 20252
May 202512
April 202513
March 20256
February 20256

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20252
November 20252
October 20251
September 20254
August 20254
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20251
November 20251
October 20255
September 20251
August 20254
July 20257
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
October 20252
August 20251
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
August 20253
July 20254
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20252
March 20251

High Crime Locations Rainworth South & Blidworth in February 2026

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

1. Rookwood Close (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Oak Avenue (Map)
Total6
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Coopers Rise (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Oxford Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Whittaker Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Warsop Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ricket Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Rockings View (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Haywood Oaks Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sherwood Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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