Rainworth Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Rainworth's crime profile in July 2025, accounting for 50.9% of all reported crimes. This category alone stands at 3.5 per 1,000 residents, 15% above the UK average for this type of crime. The overall crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents places Rainworth 20.9% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000, a significant gap that reflects broader patterns in this built-up area within Newark and Sherwood. Anti-social behaviour follows closely at 21.1% of total crimes, while property crimes make up just 17.5% of the total. The seasonal context of July—a month marked by peak summer tourism, festivals, and outdoor events—may partly explain the elevated levels of violence and sexual offences, which often correlate with increased foot traffic and social interactions in public spaces. While violent crime remains a concern, the area's property crime rates are markedly lower than the UK average, with shoplifting at 69% below the national figure. This contrast suggests a combination of effective local policing strategies and the area's character as a relatively small, tightly-knit built-up community where community cohesion may play a role in deterring property-related crimes.

July 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Public order offences surged by 200%, rising from 1 to 3 incidents, a stark increase that may reflect the impact of summer festivals and large gatherings in the area. Vehicle crime and shoplifting both doubled from previous month figures, though these remain well below UK averages—vehicle crime is 49% below the national rate, and shoplifting is 69% below. Conversely, drug-related crimes dropped by 75%, from 4 to 1, potentially linked to seasonal shifts in local activity patterns. The balance between violent and property crimes also shifted, with violent crimes making up 50.9% of the total, compared to 17.5% for property crimes. This contrast is particularly notable given the UK average for violent crimes is 15% higher than Rainworth's rate, suggesting local factors may be influencing this divergence. For residents, the 38% gap between Rainworth's public order offences and the UK average provides a useful benchmark, indicating that while local events may temporarily elevate this category, the overall trend remains significantly lower than national levels.

Rainworth's crime rate in July 2025 (6.8 per 1,000) marks a 5.0% decline from the previous month's rate of 7.1 per 1,000, reflecting a slight improvement in local crime management. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to one reported crime occurring for every 148 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate—while not directly comparable to national figures—provides context for residents to understand the scale of crime in relation to the local population of 8,417. The 20.9% gap between Rainworth's rate and the UK average underscores the area's relatively safer profile, particularly in categories like shoplifting and vehicle crime, which are 69% and 49% below national levels respectively. However, the 15% elevation in violence and sexual offences compared to the UK average highlights a specific area for continued attention. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, the data suggests that while Rainworth's crime rates are generally lower than the UK average, targeted efforts may still be needed to address the disproportionate share of violent crimes relative to the national picture.