Crime in Rainworth: statistics, rates and trends
764 crimes were recorded in Rainworth in the 12 months to August 2026, 90.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Rainworth at a glance
- Crime trends in Rainworth
- Types of crime in Rainworth
- Rainworth compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Rainworth
- Streets with the most crime in Rainworth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rainworth
- Demographics of Rainworth
- Questions about crime in Rainworth
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (421), anti-social behaviour (121) and criminal damage and arson (58) made up 79% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 462nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Rainworth | Newark and Sherwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 764 | 10,676 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.6 | 83.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,436 | 127,886 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Rainworth of any year here (764 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 764 | 90.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 744 | 88.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 613 | 72.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 592 | 70.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 580 | 68.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 689 | 81.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 680 | 80.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 696 | 82.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 661 | 78.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 67 |
| July 2026 | 62 |
| June 2026 | 67 |
| May 2026 | 52 |
| April 2026 | 85 |
| March 2026 | 74 |
| February 2026 | 66 |
| January 2026 | 88 |
| December 2025 | 52 |
| November 2025 | 36 |
| October 2025 | 59 |
| September 2025 | 56 |
Compared with England and Wales, Rainworth recorded notably more other crime (91% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (46% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (39% below) and public order (31% below). On the year before, public order rose from 27 to 39 and violence and sexual offences rose from 366 to 421, while anti-social behaviour fell from 169 to 121.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 421 | 49.9 | 34.2 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 121 | 14.3 | 15.4 | -28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 6.9 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Public order | 39 | 4.6 | 6.7 | +44% |
| Other crime | 34 | 4.0 | 2.1 | +10% |
| Other theft | 33 | 3.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 1.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 0.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Rainworth; the highest is Mansfield (145.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Ravenshead (28.2).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rainworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenshead | 165 | 28.2 | -69% |
| Forest Town | 1,162 | 58.6 | -35% |
| Mansfield | 9,278 | 145.5 | +61% |
| Mansfield Woodhouse | 1,387 | 74.5 | -18% |
| Edwinstowe | 253 | 43.1 | -52% |
| Calverton | 573 | 72.3 | -20% |
| Kirkby-in-Ashfield | 2,146 | 107.6 | +19% |
| Market Warsop | 659 | 85.6 | -5% |
Rainworth North & Rufford is the one area listed within Rainworth, with 107.6 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainworth North & Rufford | Neighbourhood | 4,655 | 501 | 107.6 |
The 10 locations below account for 61% of the crime recorded in Rainworth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Willoughby Gardens” (251).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Willoughby Gardens | 251 |
| On or near South Avenue | 46 |
| On or near Vera Crescent | 43 |
| On or near Supermarket | 27 |
| On or near Warsop Lane | 25 |
| On or near Third Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 15 |
| On or near Second Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Brecon Close | 14 |
| On or near Curzon Close | 13 |
Of the 643 crimes in Rainworth with a recorded outcome, 16% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 121 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 374 | 58.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 104 | 16.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 62 | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 4.2% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 1.4% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
Rainworth has an estimated population of 8,436 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (21%, against 34%) and fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Rainworth average decile 4.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Rainworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Rainworth a safe place to live?
Rainworth recorded 90.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 462nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Rainworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 421 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (121).
Is crime in Rainworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rainworth was up 3% on the year before: 764 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 744 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Rainworth?
About 8,436 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Rainworth?
Rainworth is policed by Nottinghamshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.