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 July 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rainworth South & Blidworth crime rate of 36.81 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)
Rainworth South & Blidworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rookwood Close with total crimes: 16
  • Oak Avenue with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Rainworth South & Blidworth has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 36.81 ranking 4th out of 20 in the Newark and Sherwood, UK

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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rainworth South & Blidworth)CrimesRank (Rainworth South & Blidworth)CrimesRank (Rainworth South & Blidworth)
Bridge209 11,976 11,448 1
Devon132 21,287 21,277 2
Castle54 7774 4686 3
Ollerton76 3831 3614 4
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
Muskham5 2077 2061 20
Dover Beck1 2137 2141 21

Rainworth South & Blidworth 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 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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202517
May 202523
April 202516
March 202514
February 202511
January 202512
December 202418
November 202414
October 202418
September 202410
August 20246

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252
January 20258
December 20242
November 20245
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202517
May 20259
April 20257
March 202514
February 20256
January 20258
December 202444
October 20241
September 20242
August 20249

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 110 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20252
May 202512
April 202513
March 20256
February 20256
January 202522
December 202410
November 202412
October 202414
September 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
August 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251

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

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Rainworth South & Blidworth in July 2025

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

1. Rookwood Close (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting10
Public order4
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Oak Avenue (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Public order1
4. Beech Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
5. The Crescent (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Oxford Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Harlow Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Central Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Curzon Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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