Crime Rate in Newark and Sherwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newark and Sherwood

The total recorded crimes in Newark and Sherwood, UK in July 2025 are around 1,020 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newark and Sherwood crime rate of 8.30 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 Newark and Sherwood, encompassing approximately 122,959 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (362) incidents (11.04% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (218) incidents (13.54% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (121) incidents (32.97% increase)
Newark and Sherwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • North Gate with total crimes: 24
  • Willoughby Gardens with total crimes: 21
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19

Newark and Sherwood Police Info:

Nottinghamshire Police

How safe is Newark and Sherwood?

To understand the safety of Newark and Sherwood, we need to analyze Newark and Sherwood crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Newark and Sherwood has recorded 10,169 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 82.70 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 200 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 8,130 crimes with a crime rate of 66.12, ranking it 266 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Nottinghamshire:

    • In 2024, Newark and Sherwood reported a higher crime volume than the Nottinghamshire average, with 10,169 crimes compared to 9,620. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Newark and Sherwood had fewer crimes than the Nottinghamshire average, with 8,130 crimes compared to 8,380. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Newark and Sherwood is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Nottinghamshire, Newark and Sherwood has a higher crime rate in 2024.

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

Newark and Sherwood Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Bridge (209 crimes), and the safest, Dover Beck (1 crimes), is 208 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Newark and Sherwood.

Similarly, the area of Newark North (282 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Southwell (23 crimes), with a difference of 259 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Newark and Sherwood.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Bridge209
Devon132
Ollerton76
Rainworth South & Blidworth62
Edwinstowe & Clipstone60

Safest Wards:

Farnsfield15
Trent10
Boughton7
Muskham5
Dover Beck1

Most Dangerous Areas:

Newark North282
Rainworth & Blidworth102
Newark South East99
Ollerton & Boughton79
Newark South West70

Safest Areas:

Balderton56
Muskham, Sutton on Trent & Walesby51
Lowdham, Bleasby & Gunthorpe40
Winthorpe, Coddington & Collingham34
Southwell23

Newark and Sherwood Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Newark and Sherwood has recorded 1,020 crimes with crime rate of 8.30 ranking 176th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in Nottinghamshire.

In 2024, the total Newark and Sherwood crimes were 10,169. The crime rate of Newark and Sherwood in 2024 was 82.70 (year) or 6.89 (month) ranking it 200 danzarous in the UK. Newark and Sherwood ranked 4 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in Nottinghamshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Newark and Sherwood were around 8,130 crimes with yearly crime rate of 66.12 (year) or 5.51 (month) ranking 266 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Nottinghamshire, Newark and Sherwood ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 4 as per crime rate of Newark and Sherwood

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nottinghamshire)CrimesRank (Nottinghamshire)CrimesRank (Nottinghamshire)
Rushcliffe583 75,875 74,771 7
Gedling678 66,808 66,286 6
Broxtowe847 58,386 57,072 5
Ashfield1,201 312,078 310,592 3
Bassetlaw1,166 211,723 210,227 2
Mansfield1,124 112,302 111,584 1

Newark and Sherwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 362 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 218 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (326 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (192 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (312 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (187 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (297 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (165 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (270 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (174 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 234 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 130 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (236 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (148 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 254 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 142 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (272 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (194 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (268 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (131 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (268 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (122 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (276 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (235 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1000 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 83.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202575
June 2025102
May 202595
April 202581
March 202574
February 202568
January 202578
December 202471
November 202478
October 2024106
September 202471
August 2024101

A total of 678 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202557
June 202572
May 202567
April 202540
March 202550
February 202545
January 202557
December 202456
November 202451
October 202453
September 202456
August 202474

A total of 203 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202522
May 202526
April 202515
March 202514
February 202524
January 202516
December 202412
November 202417
October 202419
September 202412
August 202415

A total of 48 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20249
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 354 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202526
May 202532
April 202545
March 202536
February 202526
January 202527
December 202424
November 202431
October 202426
September 202429
August 202424

A total of 1539 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 128.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 194 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025121
June 202591
May 2025112
April 2025112
March 2025143
February 2025121
January 2025148
December 2024129
November 2024194
October 2024131
September 2024122
August 2024115

A total of 3375 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 281.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 362 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025362
June 2025326
May 2025312
April 2025297
March 2025270
February 2025234
January 2025236
December 2024254
November 2024272
October 2024268
September 2024268
August 2024276

A total of 153 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202527
May 202517
April 202513
March 20259
February 20255
January 202510
December 20249
November 20248
October 202410
September 20245
August 202414

A total of 591 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202562
May 202557
April 202557
March 202541
February 202548
January 202538
December 202438
November 202443
October 202451
September 202444
August 202468

A total of 397 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202534
May 202529
April 202525
March 202522
February 202524
January 202529
December 202429
November 202444
October 202454
September 202445
August 202436

A total of 516 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202532
May 202555
April 202549
March 202545
February 202524
January 202548
December 202452
November 202450
October 202456
September 202443
August 202429

A total of 1673 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 139.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 235 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025218
June 2025192
May 2025187
April 2025165
March 2025174
February 2025130
January 2025135
December 2024142
November 202412
October 20248
September 202475
August 2024235

A total of 73 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20259
May 202513
April 202510
March 20256
February 20251
January 20254
December 20246
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 94 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202510
May 20259
April 20257
March 20258
February 202510
January 20259
December 20249
November 20247
October 20249
September 20244
August 20247

High Crime Locations Newark and Sherwood in July 2025

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

1. North Gate (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting20
Bicycle theft3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Willoughby Gardens (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences20
Public order1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences16
Other crime3
4. Rookwood Close (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting10
Public order4
Other crime1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting13
6. Carter Gate (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
Other crime1
Burglary1

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