Crime Rate in Beacon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Beacon

The total recorded crimes in Beacon, Newark and Sherwood, UK in May 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Beacon crime rate of 5.52 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
Beacon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Magdalene View with total crimes: 11
  • Sydney Terrace with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Beacon has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 3.95 ranking 6th out of 20 in the Newark and Sherwood, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Beacon)CrimesRank (Beacon)CrimesRank (Beacon)
Bridge190 11,976 11,448 1
Devon130 21,287 21,277 2
Castle68 5774 4686 3
Ollerton92 3831 3614 4
Edwinstowe & Clipstone73 4729 5500 5
Balderton North & Coddington44 9429 9470 6
Rainworth South & Blidworth55 7601 6418 7
Sutton-on-Trent24 14337 12365 8
Southwell38 10433 8301 10
Rainworth North & Rufford48 8332 13256 11
Farndon & Fernwood29 12415 10220 14
Balderton South38 11354 11248 12
Lowdham20 15262 15245 13
Bilsthorpe26 13264 14217 15
Boughton15 18138 18129 16
Collingham17 17160 16121 17
Farnsfield17 16144 1794 18
Trent5 2188 1984 19
Dover Beck10 1937 2141 21
Muskham8 2077 2061 20

Beacon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (15 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 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 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20256
March 20259
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241
August 202416
July 202415

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202516
March 202519
February 202517
January 202510
December 202414
November 20245
October 202417
September 202417
August 202414
July 202417
June 202432
May 202416

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20248
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 105 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 20258
March 20258
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 202415
October 20244
September 20243
August 202414
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244

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

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Beacon in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting11
Robbery1
2. Magdalene View (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Sydney Terrace (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Cambridge Meadows (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Side Row (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. New Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. The Paddocks (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
8. Tudor Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Old Mill Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Barnby Gate (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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