Crime Rate in Bridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bridge

The total recorded crimes in Bridge, Newark and Sherwood, UK in February 2026 are around 123 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bridge crime rate of 1.31 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 Bridge, encompassing approximately 93,538 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (32.26% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-32.35% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (-19.23% decrease)
Bridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stodman Street with total crimes: 8
  • Chain Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7

How safe is Bridge?

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

  • Relative to Newark and Sherwood:

    • In 2024, Bridge reported a higher crime volume than the Newark and Sherwood average, with 1,976 crimes compared to 484. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bridge witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the Newark and Sherwood.

    • In 2023, Bridge experienced a greater number of crimes than the Newark and Sherwood average, with 1,448 crimes compared to 387. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bridge witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the Newark and Sherwood.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bridge Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Bridge crimes were 1,976. The crime rate of Bridge in 2024 was 21.13 (year) or 1.76 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Newark and Sherwood.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bridge were around 1,448 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.48 (year) or 1.29 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Newark and Sherwood.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Bridge)CrimesRank (Bridge)CrimesRank (Bridge)
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
BeaconNA NA501 7335 9
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

Bridge 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 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (34 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In October 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (34 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (54 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 44 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (43 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (48 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20257
November 20257
October 20254
September 20256
August 202510
July 20258
June 20259
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 162 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 202614
December 202513
November 202516
October 202512
September 202519
August 202512
July 202512
June 202516
May 202513
April 20256
March 20256
February 20259

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20258
November 20252
October 20251
September 20252
August 20253
July 20253
June 20259
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255

A total of 464 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.69 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202641
January 202631
December 202532
November 202537
October 202532
September 202541
August 202540
July 202544
June 202539
May 202537
April 202536
March 202534
February 202520

A total of 445 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.23 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202623
January 202634
December 202516
November 202528
October 202532
September 202534
August 202554
July 202536
June 202537
May 202540
April 202532
March 202548
February 202531

A total of 131 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20267
December 20259
November 202510
October 202517
September 20259
August 202516
July 20258
June 202511
May 202513
April 202513
March 202510
February 20255

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
November 20255
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20256
June 20253
May 20255
April 20253

A total of 445 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.23 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202621
January 202626
December 202538
November 202536
October 202539
September 202516
August 202522
July 202558
June 202543
May 202533
April 202537
March 202532
February 202544

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20252
November 20254
October 20253
September 20253
August 20253
July 20254
June 20254
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 60 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20264
December 20252
October 20254
September 20253
August 20256
July 202515
June 20259
May 20258
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 107 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20267
December 20258
November 20257
October 20254
September 202511
August 20259
July 202511
June 202512
May 202514
April 20256
March 20257
February 20258

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20255
November 20257
October 20257
September 20258
August 20255
July 20252
June 20254
May 20259
April 20253
March 20258
February 20254

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20252
November 20254
October 20253
September 20254
August 20255
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20253
August 20253
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Bridge in February 2026

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

1. Stodman Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Chain Lane (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Strawberry Hall Lane (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
5. Bridge Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Robbery1
6. Castle Gate (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
7. North Gate (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Other theft1
Robbery1
8. Queen'S Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Fenton Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Esther Varney Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1

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