Rainworth Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

November 2025 marked a combination of crime trends in Rainworth, with overall rates remaining well below the UK average but showing significant shifts in specific categories. The area's crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents, 41.1% below the national average, reflects a combination of effective policing and local demographics. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 44.4% of all incidents, a proportion that is 26% lower than the UK average for this category. This may be linked to the area's built-up nature, where higher population density and proximity to nearby towns like Newark could contribute to such incidents. Anti-social behaviour, at 19.4% of total crimes, also remained below the UK average, reflecting community engagement efforts or the relatively small size of the built-up area. Seasonal factors played a notable role, with the onset of darker evenings and the absence of major events like Bonfire Night likely reducing opportunities for public order offences and shoplifting. However, the sharp increase in 'other theft' and 'other crime' categories raises questions about unclassified incidents that may require further investigation. These trends suggest a need for continued vigilance, particularly in areas where unclassified thefts have risen, as they often involve opportunistic crimes that may not be immediately apparent to residents. The data also highlights the importance of contextual factors, such as the area's position within Newark and Sherwood, where commuter traffic and local retail patterns could influence crime dynamics.

November 2025 saw a 100% increase in 'other theft' crimes, with 6 incidents reported compared to 3 in October. This category, which includes unclassified thefts and minor property crimes, now exceeds the UK average by 37% (0.7 per 1,000 in Rainworth vs 0.5 per 1,000 nationally). Concurrently, 'other crime' surged by 300%, rising from 1 to 4 incidents, a category that includes unclassified offences and potentially more complex incidents requiring further investigation. These increases contrast sharply with steep declines in shoplifting (87.5% drop) and public order offences (80% drop), which may reflect reduced foot traffic during November's shorter evenings and the absence of major events like Bonfire Night. Violent crimes accounted for 44.4% of all incidents, a proportion significantly higher than the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000 in the UK vs 1.9 per 1,000 in Rainworth). Residents should be particularly vigilant in areas where unclassified thefts have risen, as these often involve opportunistic crimes in residential or commercial zones.

Rainworth's crime rate in November 2025 fell to 4.3 per 1,000 residents, a 38.9% decline from October's 7.0 per 1,000. This marks the lowest monthly rate in the past year, reflecting a sustained downward trend. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that underscores the low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 8,417, this equates to one crime for every 234 residents over the course of the month. Such a monthly exposure rate is lower than the average for similarly sized towns in the East Midlands. The drop aligns with seasonal patterns, as November typically sees reduced foot traffic and fewer large-scale events compared to the summer months. However, the decrease in public order offences and shoplifting suggests a shift in criminal activity away from public spaces, which may be linked to changing local rhythms and policing efforts.