Crime Rate in Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle

The total recorded crimes in Castle, Newark and Sherwood, UK in February 2026 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle crime rate of 0.07 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 Castle, encompassing approximately 725,437 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • The Ivies with total crimes: 7
  • Ossington Way with total crimes: 5

How safe is Castle?

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

  • Relative to Newark and Sherwood:

    • In 2024, Castle reported a higher crime volume than the Newark and Sherwood average, with 774 crimes compared to 484. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Castle witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Newark and Sherwood.

    • In 2023, Castle experienced a greater number of crimes than the Newark and Sherwood average, with 686 crimes compared to 387. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Castle witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Newark and Sherwood.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Castle Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Castle crimes were 774. The crime rate of Castle in 2024 was 20.93 (year) or 1.74 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Newark and Sherwood.

In 2023, the total crimes in Castle were around 686 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.54 (year) or 1.21 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Newark and Sherwood.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)
BridgeNA NA1,976 11,448 1
DevonNA NA1,287 21,277 2
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

Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (36 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20267
December 20254
November 20256
October 20256
September 202511
August 202516
July 202514
June 20257
May 20259
April 20252
March 20259
February 20257

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20264
November 20256
October 20255
September 20253
August 20258
July 20253
June 20257
May 20256
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
December 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
March 20253

A total of 238 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.31 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202610
December 202515
November 202516
October 202518
September 20259
August 202512
July 202519
June 202522
May 202523
April 202518
March 202536
February 202528

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.31 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 202616
December 202513
November 202526
October 202522
September 202520
August 202511
July 20257
June 202520
May 202516
April 202514
March 202512
February 202511

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20251
September 20251
August 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20252
November 20251
October 20253
September 20256
August 20257
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
February 20251

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
September 20251
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20253

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
August 20253
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252

High Crime Locations Castle in February 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting11
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. The Ivies (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
3. Ossington Way (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
4. Clinton Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. Portland Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
7. Kelham Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
8. Martindale Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Mather Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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