The total recorded crimes in Boughton, Newark and Sherwood, UK in February 2026 are around 4 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Boughton crime rate of 4.01 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 Feb 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 areas in the Newark and Sherwood.
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 areas in the Newark and Sherwood.
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 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 | February 2026 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Boughton) | Crimes | Rank (Boughton) | Crimes | Rank (Boughton) | |
| Bridge | NA | NA | 1,976 | 1 | 1,448 | 1 |
| Devon | NA | NA | 1,287 | 2 | 1,277 | 2 |
| Castle | NA | NA | 774 | 4 | 686 | 3 |
| Ollerton | NA | NA | 831 | 3 | 614 | 4 |
| Edwinstowe & Clipstone | NA | NA | 729 | 5 | 500 | 5 |
| Balderton North & Coddington | NA | NA | 429 | 9 | 470 | 6 |
| Rainworth South & Blidworth | NA | NA | 601 | 6 | 418 | 7 |
| Beacon | NA | NA | 501 | 7 | 335 | 9 |
| Sutton-on-Trent | NA | NA | 337 | 12 | 365 | 8 |
| Southwell | NA | NA | 433 | 8 | 301 | 10 |
| Farndon & Fernwood | NA | NA | 415 | 10 | 220 | 14 |
| Rainworth North & Rufford | NA | NA | 332 | 13 | 256 | 11 |
| Balderton South | NA | NA | 354 | 11 | 248 | 12 |
| Lowdham | NA | NA | 262 | 15 | 245 | 13 |
| Bilsthorpe | NA | NA | 264 | 14 | 217 | 15 |
| Collingham | NA | NA | 160 | 16 | 121 | 17 |
| Farnsfield | NA | NA | 144 | 17 | 94 | 18 |
| Trent | NA | NA | 88 | 19 | 84 | 19 |
| Muskham | NA | NA | 77 | 20 | 61 | 20 |
| Dover Beck | NA | NA | 37 | 21 | 41 | 21 |
February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.
For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
July 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.
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.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 2 |
| January 2026 | 3 |
| December 2025 | 5 |
| November 2025 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 6 |
| September 2025 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 4 |
| May 2025 | 6 |
| April 2025 | 6 |
| March 2025 | 4 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| January 2026 | 2 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 2 |
| September 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 3 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 2 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 2 |
| September 2025 | 3 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 1 |
A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2025 | 2 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Boughton postcode area is presented below.