21 Wards · England & WalesUpdated April 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in Newark and Sherwood
Compare crime rates across all 21 wards in Newark and Sherwood. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
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| 1 | Castle | 173.7 | 79 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Devon | 143.2 | 122 | chevron_right |
| 3 | Bridge | 138.7 | 155 | chevron_right |
| 4 | Ollerton | 86.5 | 83 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Rainworth South & Blidworth | 85.8 | 52 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Bilsthorpe | 79.1 | 33 | chevron_right |
| 7 | Rainworth North & Rufford | 70.5 | 55 | chevron_right |
| 8 | Lowdham | 69.1 | 24 | chevron_right |
| 9 | Farndon & Fernwood | 60.0 | 46 | chevron_right |
| 10 | Balderton South | 51.9 | 30 | chevron_right |
| 11 | Beacon | 51.6 | 47 | chevron_right |
| 12 | Edwinstowe & Clipstone | 51.2 | 57 | chevron_right |
| 13 | Sutton-on-Trent | 48.8 | 19 | chevron_right |
| 14 | Farnsfield | 44.8 | 17 | chevron_right |
| 15 | Balderton North & Coddington | 42.6 | 41 | chevron_right |
| 16 | Southwell | 38.2 | 22 | chevron_right |
| 17 | Collingham | 34.7 | 20 | chevron_right |
| 18 | Trent | 27.5 | 10 | chevron_right |
| 19 | Boughton | 27.4 | 8 | chevron_right |
| 20 | Muskham | 26.9 | 7 | chevron_right |
| 21 | Dover Beck | 7.5 | 3 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of Newark and Sherwood has the highest crime rate?
Castle has the highest crime rate in Newark and Sherwood, with 173.7 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in Newark and Sherwood?
Dover Beck has the lowest crime rate among Newark and Sherwood's wards, with 7.5 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does Newark and Sherwood have?
Newark and Sherwood has 21 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.