The total recorded crimes in Dover Beck, Newark and Sherwood, UK in February 2026 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 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 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 areas in the Newark and Sherwood.
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 areas in the Newark and Sherwood.
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.
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.
| Area | February 2026 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Dover Beck) | Crimes | Rank (Dover Beck) | Crimes | Rank (Dover Beck) | |
| 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 |
| Boughton | NA | NA | 138 | 18 | 129 | 16 |
| 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 |
February 2026 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Possession of weapons was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In December 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (1 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
In September 2025, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).
In July 2025, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (3 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.
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.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 11 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 2 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 2 |
| August 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 3 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Dover Beck postcode area is presented below.