What is the crime rate in Newark and Sherwood?

As of February 2026, Newark and Sherwood has a crime rate of 6.46 per 1,000 residents, based on 794 recorded offences.

How does Newark and Sherwood rank nationally for crime?

Newark and Sherwood ranks #179 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in Newark and Sherwood?

The most common crime type in Newark and Sherwood is Violence and sexual offences with 276 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 34.8% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in Newark and Sherwood?

As of February 2026, Newark and Sherwood has a crime rate of 6.46 per 1,000 residents, based on 794 recorded offences.

How does Newark and Sherwood rank nationally for crime?

Newark and Sherwood ranks #179 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in Newark and Sherwood?

The most common crime type in Newark and Sherwood is Violence and sexual offences with 276 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 34.8% of all crime.

February 2026 Source: Nottinghamshire Police Police

Newark and Sherwood Crime Intelligence Report

Newark and Sherwood recorded 794 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 6.46 per 1,000 residents. This places Newark and Sherwood at #179 of 331 local authorities nationally by total crime volume. Crime has decreased by 12.7% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 3.8% higher.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

794

trending_down -12.7% vs last month

Crime Rate

6.46per 1k

Moderate

National Rank

#179of 331

By total crime volume

Nottinghamshire

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Ranked within county

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Live Points

Crime Incident

Area Boundary

Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
On or near Parking Area Map	Violence and sexual offences: 23 Drugs: 3	23
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 19 Other theft: 4	19
On or near Willoughby Gardens Map	Violence and sexual offences: 13	13
On or near Petrol Station Map	Anti-social behaviour: 8 Drugs: 1	8
On or near Belvoir Road Map	Shoplifting: 8	8
On or near Petrol Station Map	Shoplifting: 8	8
On or near South Avenue Map	Anti-social behaviour: 8	8
On or near The Ivies Map	Violence and sexual offences: 7	7
On or near Castle Gate Map	Violence and sexual offences: 6	6
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map	Criminal damage and arson: 6	6

Crime Breakdown

February 2026

794 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

276

34.8%

Anti-social Behaviour

128

16.1%

Criminal Damage & Arson

10.6%

Shoplifting

9.3%

Other Crime

6.2%

Other Theft

5.4%

Vehicle Crime

4.3%

Public Order

4.2%

Burglary

3.0%

Drug Offences

2.3%

Robbery

1.5%

Weapons Possession

1.5%

Bicycle Theft

0.6%

Theft from Person

0.3%

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Ward Safety Rankings

21 wards

Highest Crime

#	Ward	Crimes	Rate
1	Bridge	123	1.3
2	Devon	113	5.1
3	Ollerton	63	7.1
4	Castle	51	0.1
5	Edwinstowe & Clipstone	47	5.3

Safest Wards

	Ward	Crimes	Rate
shield	Dover Beck	3	17.4
shield	Trent	4	19.7
shield	Boughton	4	4.0
shield	Muskham	7	103.9
shield	Farnsfield	15	11.6

Growth Analysis

Month-on-Monthtrending_down -12.7%

Year-on-Yeartrending_up +3.8%

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Crime rates are calculated per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. Rankings cover all 331 local authorities in England & Wales.

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