Total Crime Rate
30.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
20.1 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Waterson Oaks area has the 31st highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Berry Hill , and the 77th lowest crime rate of 317 local areas in Mansfield .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Waterson Oaks (NG18 4LL) in the last 12 months was 30.2 per 1,000 residents and was 37.6% lower than the Berry Hill average (48.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 20.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -84.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Waterson Oaks (NG18 4LL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Sports/Recreation Area, where police recorded 14 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near The Dukeries (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Mansfield| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Lindhurst Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Lindhurst Lane | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Lindhurst Lane | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Sports/Recreation Area | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Winchester Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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