Rainworth Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Rainworth's overall crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents in April 2024 places it 10.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This built-up area within Newark and Sherwood exhibits a distinct crime profile shaped by local dynamics and seasonal factors. Violence and sexual offences (21 cases, 36.2% of total crimes) remain the most prevalent category.5 per 1,000 is 2% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour (14 cases, 24.1%) and public order offences (8 cases, 13.8%) also feature prominently, with the latter category at 1.0 per 1,000—89% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. These patterns may reflect the area's small-scale community interactions and limited public spaces, though the relatively low overall rate suggests effective local policing or community cohesion. The spring season, with its increased outdoor activity during Easter, likely contributes to heightened public order incidents and anti-social behaviour, though the absence of significant spikes in property crime or vehicle theft contrasts with typical seasonal trends in similar areas. Shoplifting and other theft categories show marked divergence from UK averages, with shoplifting at 0.2 per 1,000 (70% below the UK rate) and other theft at 0.8 per 1,000 (43% above). This duality may indicate a combination of targeted retail security measures and unmet demand for illicit goods in the area.

April 2024 saw dramatic shifts in specific crime categories, with other theft surging by 600% (1 to 7 cases) and robbery doubling from 0 to 1 case. These increases, though small in absolute terms, suggest potential changes in local crime dynamics or reporting patterns. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 75% (4 to 1 case), possibly reflecting seasonal changes in car usage or enhanced security measures. Public order offences rose by 60% (5 to 8 cases), aligning with the Easter holiday period and increased foot traffic in public spaces. The breakdown of crime types reveals stark contrasts with UK averages: while anti-social behaviour is 39% above the national rate (1.2 per 1,000), criminal damage and arson are 32% below the UK average (0.6 per 1,000). For residents, the 600% increase in other theft is a particularly notable development, indicating a need for vigilance in areas where such crimes typically occur—such as unsecured properties or businesses. This spike may also reflect broader regional trends, though further analysis would be required to confirm a direct link.

Rainworth's crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 in April 2024 represents a 6.5% decrease from March's rate of 7.4 per 1,000, indicating a modest but measurable decline over the past month. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 2 crimes per day during April—a figure that, while low, underscores the concentrated nature of incidents within a small population of 8,417 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 145 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many comparable built-up areas. This statistic, when contextualised with the area's population size, suggests that the majority of residents are not directly affected by crime on a daily basis. However, the relatively high rates of anti-social behaviour and public order offences compared to UK averages highlight specific vulnerabilities in community management. The 6.5% monthly decline may partly reflect the Easter holiday period, which often sees reduced crime in some categories due to temporary population shifts, though the rise in other theft and robbery complicates this narrative. For local residents, the combination of low overall crime rates and elevated levels in specific categories presents a nuanced picture—one that requires tailored responses rather than broad generalisations about the area's safety.