Crime Rate in Beacon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Beacon

The total recorded crimes in Beacon, Newark and Sherwood, UK in February 2026 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Beacon crime rate of 3.05 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Beacon, encompassing approximately 12,139 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Beacon Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Magdalene View with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Beacon Hill Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Beacon?

To understand the safety of Beacon, we need to analyze Beacon crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Newark and Sherwood:

    • In 2024, Beacon reported a higher crime volume than the Newark and Sherwood average, with 501 crimes compared to 484. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Beacon witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Newark and Sherwood.

    • In 2023, Beacon had fewer crimes than the Newark and Sherwood average, with 335 crimes compared to 387. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Beacon witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Newark and Sherwood.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Newark and Sherwood, Beacon has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Beacon Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Beacon crimes were 501. The crime rate of Beacon in 2024 was 41.27 (year) or 3.44 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Newark and Sherwood.

In 2023, the total crimes in Beacon were around 335 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.60 (year) or 2.30 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Newark and Sherwood.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Beacon)CrimesRank (Beacon)CrimesRank (Beacon)
BridgeNA NA1,976 11,448 1
DevonNA NA1,287 21,277 2
CastleNA NA774 4686 3
OllertonNA NA831 3614 4
Edwinstowe & ClipstoneNA NA729 5500 5
Balderton North & CoddingtonNA NA429 9470 6
Rainworth South & BlidworthNA NA601 6418 7
Sutton-on-TrentNA NA337 12365 8
SouthwellNA NA433 8301 10
Farndon & FernwoodNA NA415 10220 14
Rainworth North & RuffordNA NA332 13256 11
Balderton SouthNA NA354 11248 12
LowdhamNA NA262 15245 13
BilsthorpeNA NA264 14217 15
BoughtonNA NA138 18129 16
CollinghamNA NA160 16121 17
FarnsfieldNA NA144 1794 18
TrentNA NA88 1984 19
MuskhamNA NA77 2061 20
Dover BeckNA NA37 2141 21

Beacon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20263
December 20255
November 202516
October 20253
September 20252
August 20251
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20256
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20264
December 20254
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20253
June 20252
May 20256
April 20253
February 20253

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 202617
December 20259
November 202511
October 202521
September 20258
August 202512
July 202520
June 202518
May 202516
April 202516
March 202519
February 202517

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20266
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
September 20252
July 20254
June 20254
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20266
December 20255
November 20255
October 20252
September 20252
August 20252
July 20258
June 20254
May 202522
April 20258
March 20258
February 20254

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
December 20252
October 20253
September 20252
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
July 20251
May 20251

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20269
December 20257
November 202510
October 20256
September 20256
August 20256
July 202511
June 20257
May 202512
April 20256
March 20259
February 20256

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
September 20251
August 20252
July 20253
June 20253
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20252
November 20256
August 20257
July 20251
April 20251

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20251
August 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20252
November 20251
October 20251
August 20255
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
October 20251
May 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
May 20251

High Crime Locations Beacon in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Beacon postcode area is presented below.

1. Magdalene View (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Robbery1
3. Beacon Hill Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Cafferata Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. London Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Milner Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Phillipott Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
9. Ransome Close (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hounsfield Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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