Crime in Rainworth: statistics, rates and trends
754 crimes were recorded in Rainworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 89.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Rainworth
- Questions about crime in Rainworth
- About this data
754 crimes were recorded in Rainworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 89.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 412 reports (55% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Rainworth has the 488th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rainworth | Newark and Sherwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 754 | 10,742 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 89.4 | 84.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,436 | 127,886 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rainworth was highest in the year to July 2026 (754 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (563). Over the whole period it rose 15%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 754 | 89.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 726 | 86.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 622 | 73.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 598 | 70.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 563 | 66.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 705 | 83.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 694 | 82.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 687 | 81.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 657 | 77.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 57 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rainworth over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, other crime.
The largest increases were in other crime (+41%) and public order (+24%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 412 | 48.8 | 1.43 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 120 | 14.2 | 0.93 | -34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 6.6 | 0.98 | -7% |
| Other crime | 38 | 4.5 | 2.13 | +41% |
| Public order | 36 | 4.3 | 0.64 | +24% |
| Other theft | 32 | 3.8 | 0.59 | +129% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 1.9 | 0.23 | +33% |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.4 | 0.40 | -29% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.4 | 0.44 | -29% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.1 | 1.10 | +80% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.6 | 0.35 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.6 | 0.12 | -58% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Rainworth
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rainworth recorded 412 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 54.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Rainworth
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rainworth recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 15.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rainworth
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rainworth recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rainworth
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rainworth recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rainworth
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rainworth recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rainworth
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rainworth recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 129% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Rainworth
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rainworth recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rainworth
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rainworth recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rainworth
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rainworth recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rainworth
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rainworth recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Rainworth
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Rainworth recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rainworth
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rainworth recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Rainworth
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rainworth recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Rainworth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rainworth.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rainworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenshead | 146 | 25.0 | -72% |
| Forest Town | 1,172 | 59.1 | -34% |
| Mansfield | 9,223 | 144.6 | +62% |
| Mansfield Woodhouse | 1,442 | 77.4 | -13% |
| Edwinstowe | 238 | 40.5 | -55% |
| Calverton | 572 | 72.2 | -19% |
| Kirkby-in-Ashfield | 2,161 | 108.4 | +21% |
| Market Warsop | 648 | 84.2 | -6% |
1 areas within Rainworth, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Rainworth North & Rufford had the highest rate (104.4 per 1,000) and Rainworth North & Rufford the lowest (104.4). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainworth North & Rufford | Neighbourhood | 4,655 | 486 | 104.4 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Rainworth over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Willoughby Gardens | 232 |
| On or near South Avenue | 46 |
| On or near Vera Crescent | 45 |
| On or near Supermarket | 31 |
| On or near Warsop Lane | 24 |
| On or near Third Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Brecon Close | 14 |
| On or near First Avenue | 14 |
| On or near Python Hill Road | 14 |
| On or near Second Avenue | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rainworth over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 376 | 49.9% |
| Not recorded | 120 | 15.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 102 | 13.5% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 6.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 29 | 3.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 1.6% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% |
Rainworth has an estimated population of 8,436. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rainworth sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rainworth |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.6% |
| Social rented homes | 11.9% |
| Private rented homes | 15.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 |
Is Rainworth a safe place to live?
Rainworth recorded 89.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Rainworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 412 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (120).
Is crime in Rainworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rainworth was up 4% on the year before: 754 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 726 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rainworth?
Rainworth is policed by Nottinghamshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Rainworth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.