Crime in Ravenshead: statistics, rates and trends
165 crimes were recorded in Ravenshead in the 12 months to August 2026, 28.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Ravenshead at a glance
- Crime trends in Ravenshead
- Types of crime in Ravenshead
- Ravenshead compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Ravenshead
- Streets with the most crime in Ravenshead
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ravenshead
- Demographics of Ravenshead
- Questions about crime in Ravenshead
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (55), other theft (20), anti-social behaviour (19) and criminal damage and arson (19) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,379th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Ravenshead | Gedling | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 165 | 8,303 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 28.2 | 69.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 5,842 | 120,179 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Ravenshead peaked in the year to August 2018 (259 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (139). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 36%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 165 | 28.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 139 | 23.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 143 | 24.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 164 | 28.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 190 | 32.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 220 | 37.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 201 | 34.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 201 | 34.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 259 | 44.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 26 |
| July 2026 | 19 |
| June 2026 | 9 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 10 |
| March 2026 | 6 |
| February 2026 | 7 |
| January 2026 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 14 |
| October 2025 | 18 |
| September 2025 | 7 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (72% below) and other theft (47% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 45 to 55.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 55 | 9.4 | 34.2 | +22% |
| Other theft | 20 | 3.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 3.3 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 3.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 5 | 0.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Ravenshead.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ravenshead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainworth | 764 | 90.6 | +221% |
| Kirkby-in-Ashfield | 2,146 | 107.6 | +281% |
| Annesley Woodhouse | 369 | 68.6 | +143% |
| Hucknall | 3,609 | 94.7 | +235% |
| Mansfield | 9,278 | 145.5 | +415% |
| Calverton | 573 | 72.3 | +156% |
| Sutton in Ashfield | 4,741 | 122.8 | +335% |
| Forest Town | 1,162 | 58.6 | +107% |
Newstead Abbey is the one area listed within Ravenshead, with 111.7 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newstead Abbey | Neighbourhood | 8,799 | 983 | 111.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Ravenshead over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Byron Crescent” (14).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Byron Crescent | 14 |
| On or near Ricket Lane | 10 |
| On or near Longdale Avenue | 8 |
| On or near Mansfield Road | 7 |
| On or near Robin Grove | 6 |
| On or near Dunnock Close | 5 |
| On or near Longdale Lane | 5 |
| On or near Sandy Lane | 5 |
| On or near Silverwood Avenue | 5 |
| On or near The Birches | 5 |
Of the 146 crimes in Ravenshead with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 19 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 53 | 36.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 49 | 33.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 16.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
Ravenshead has an estimated population of 5,842 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (2.3%, against 17.1%), an older population (33%, against 19%) and more retired residents (37%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ravenshead average decile 9.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Ravenshead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 37.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 90.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 7.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ravenshead a safe place to live?
Ravenshead recorded 28.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,379th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Ravenshead?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 55 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (20).
Is crime in Ravenshead going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ravenshead was up 19% on the year before: 165 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 139 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ravenshead?
About 5,842 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 33% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ravenshead?
Ravenshead 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.