Crime Rate in Dover Beck: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dover Beck

The total recorded crimes in Dover Beck, Newark and Sherwood, UK in March 2025 are around 3 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dover Beck crime rate of 17.43 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 Dover Beck, encompassing approximately 172 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Dover Beck Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merevale Close with total crimes: 1
  • Lambourne Crescent with total crimes: 1
  • Boat Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Dover Beck?

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

  • Relative to Newark and Sherwood:

    • In 2024, Dover Beck demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newark and Sherwood average, with 37 crimes compared to 484.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Dover Beck recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Dover Beck had fewer crimes than the Newark and Sherwood average, with 41 crimes compared to 387. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Dover Beck recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Newark and Sherwood, Dover Beck has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Dover Beck Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Dover Beck has recorded 3 crimes with crime rate of 17.43 ranking 21th out of 20 in the Newark and Sherwood, UK

In 2024, the total Dover Beck crimes were 37. The crime rate of Dover Beck in 2024 was 214.99 (year) or 17.92 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Newark and Sherwood.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dover Beck were around 41 crimes with yearly crime rate of 238.23 (year) or 19.85 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Newark and Sherwood.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newark and Sherwood)CrimesRank (Newark and Sherwood)CrimesRank (Newark and Sherwood)
Bridge156 11,976 11,448 1
Devon124 21,287 21,277 2
Castle68 4774 4686 3
Ollerton98 3831 3614 4
Edwinstowe & Clipstone59 5729 5500 5
Balderton North & Coddington32 11429 9470 6
Rainworth South & Blidworth49 6601 6418 7
Beacon47 7501 7335 9
Sutton-on-Trent17 15337 12365 8
Southwell36 9433 8301 10
Balderton South42 8354 11248 12
Farndon & Fernwood33 10415 10220 14
Rainworth North & Rufford32 13332 13256 11
Bilsthorpe32 12264 14217 15
Lowdham18 14262 15245 13
Boughton7 19138 18129 16
Collingham12 17160 16121 17
Farnsfield16 16144 1794 18
Trent9 1888 1984 19
Muskham4 2077 2061 20

Dover Beck Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 17 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Dover Beck in March 2025

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

1. Merevale Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Lambourne Crescent (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
3. Boat Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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