The total recorded crimes in Boughton, Newark and Sherwood, UK in March 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Boughton crime rate of 7.02 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 Boughton, encompassing approximately 996 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Boughton, we need to analyze Boughton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Newark and Sherwood:
In 2024, Boughton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newark and Sherwood average, with 138 crimes compared to 484.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Boughton recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 20 other cities.
In 2023, Boughton had fewer crimes than the Newark and Sherwood average, with 129 crimes compared to 387. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Boughton recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 20 other cities.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Newark and Sherwood, Boughton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In March 2025 the Boughton has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 7.02 ranking 19th out of 20 in the Newark and Sherwood, UK
In 2024, the total Boughton crimes were 138. The crime rate of Boughton in 2024 was 138.46 (year) or 11.54 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Newark and Sherwood.
In 2023, the total crimes in Boughton were around 129 crimes with yearly crime rate of 129.43 (year) or 10.79 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Newark and Sherwood.
| Area | March 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Newark and Sherwood) | Crimes | Rank (Newark and Sherwood) | Crimes | Rank (Newark and Sherwood) | |
| Bridge | 156 | 1 | 1,976 | 1 | 1,448 | 1 |
| Devon | 124 | 2 | 1,287 | 2 | 1,277 | 2 |
| Castle | 68 | 4 | 774 | 4 | 686 | 3 |
| Ollerton | 98 | 3 | 831 | 3 | 614 | 4 |
| Edwinstowe & Clipstone | 59 | 5 | 729 | 5 | 500 | 5 |
| Balderton North & Coddington | 32 | 11 | 429 | 9 | 470 | 6 |
| Rainworth South & Blidworth | 49 | 6 | 601 | 6 | 418 | 7 |
| Beacon | 47 | 7 | 501 | 7 | 335 | 9 |
| Sutton-on-Trent | 17 | 15 | 337 | 12 | 365 | 8 |
| Southwell | 36 | 9 | 433 | 8 | 301 | 10 |
| Balderton South | 42 | 8 | 354 | 11 | 248 | 12 |
| Farndon & Fernwood | 33 | 10 | 415 | 10 | 220 | 14 |
| Rainworth North & Rufford | 32 | 13 | 332 | 13 | 256 | 11 |
| Bilsthorpe | 32 | 12 | 264 | 14 | 217 | 15 |
| Lowdham | 18 | 14 | 262 | 15 | 245 | 13 |
| Collingham | 12 | 17 | 160 | 16 | 121 | 17 |
| Farnsfield | 16 | 16 | 144 | 17 | 94 | 18 |
| Trent | 9 | 18 | 88 | 19 | 84 | 19 |
| Muskham | 4 | 20 | 77 | 20 | 61 | 20 |
| Dover Beck | 3 | 21 | 37 | 21 | 41 | 21 |
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Bicycle theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).
In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).
In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 4 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 7 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 4 |
| December 2024 | 4 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Boughton postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |