Crime Rates at Murdoch Close, Farnsfield, Newark, NG22 8FE

Murdoch Close area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Bilsthorpe , and the 123rd lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Newark and Sherwood .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Murdoch Close (NG22 8FE) in the last 12 months was 29.0 per 1,000 residents and was 67.0% lower than the Bilsthorpe average (87.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 25.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 10.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Murdoch Close (NG22 8FE), the main crime hotspot is near The Spinney, with 3 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.