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 May 2025 are around 1,014 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newark and Sherwood crime rate of 8.25 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (312) incidents (5.05% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (187) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (112) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Newark and Sherwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willoughby Gardens with total crimes: 21
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 20
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16

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 (190 crimes), and the safest, Trent (5 crimes), is 185 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Newark and Sherwood.

Similarly, the area of Newark North (282 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Winthorpe, Coddington & Collingham (30 crimes), with a difference of 252 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Newark and Sherwood.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Bridge190
Devon130
Ollerton92
Edwinstowe & Clipstone73
Castle68

Safest Wards:

Collingham17
Boughton15
Dover Beck10
Muskham8
Trent5

Most Dangerous Areas:

Newark North282
Newark South East104
Rainworth & Blidworth103
Ollerton & Boughton96
Edwinstowe & Clipstone73

Safest Areas:

Muskham, Sutton on Trent & Walesby43
Southwell34
Fernwood, Farndon & Fiskerton33
Lowdham, Bleasby & Gunthorpe31
Winthorpe, Coddington & Collingham30

Newark and Sherwood Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Newark and Sherwood has recorded 1,014 crimes with crime rate of 8.25 ranking 148th 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nottinghamshire)CrimesRank (Nottinghamshire)CrimesRank (Nottinghamshire)
Rushcliffe611 75,875 74,771 7
Gedling689 66,808 66,286 6
Broxtowe824 58,386 57,072 5
Ashfield1,199 312,078 310,592 3
Bassetlaw1,124 211,723 210,227 2
Mansfield1,184 112,302 111,584 1

Newark and Sherwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 307 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 303 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (610 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (196 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20249
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 202412

A total of 1630 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 135.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 196 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025112
April 2025112
March 2025143
February 2025121
January 2025148
December 2024129
November 2024194
October 2024131
September 2024122
August 2024115
July 2024107
June 2024196

A total of 645 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202557
April 202557
March 202541
February 202548
January 202538
December 202438
November 202443
October 202451
September 202444
August 202468
July 202466
June 202494

A total of 1584 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 132.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 307 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025187
April 2025165
March 2025174
February 2025130
January 2025135
December 2024142
November 202412
October 20248
September 202475
August 2024235
July 2024307
June 202414

A total of 383 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202545
March 202536
February 202526
January 202527
December 202424
November 202431
October 202426
September 202429
August 202424
July 202435
June 202448

A total of 736 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202567
April 202540
March 202550
February 202545
January 202557
December 202456
November 202451
October 202453
September 202456
August 202474
July 202469
June 2024118

A total of 441 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202525
March 202522
February 202524
January 202529
December 202429
November 202444
October 202454
September 202445
August 202436
July 202442
June 202462

A total of 207 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202515
March 202514
February 202524
January 202516
December 202412
November 202417
October 202419
September 202412
August 202415
July 202419
June 202418

A total of 1123 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 93.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 192 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202595
April 202581
March 202574
February 202568
January 202578
December 202471
November 202478
October 2024106
September 202471
August 2024101
July 2024108
June 2024192

A total of 565 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202549
March 202545
February 202524
January 202548
December 202452
November 202450
October 202456
September 202443
August 202429
July 202442
June 202472

A total of 122 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202513
March 20259
February 20255
January 202510
December 20249
November 20248
October 202410
September 20245
August 202414
July 20246
June 202416

A total of 3600 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 300.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 610 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025312
April 2025297
March 2025270
February 2025234
January 2025236
December 2024254
November 2024272
October 2024268
September 2024268
August 2024276
July 2024303
June 2024610

A total of 66 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202510
March 20256
February 20251
January 20254
December 20246
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 202410

A total of 124 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20258
February 202510
January 20259
December 20249
November 20247
October 20249
September 20244
August 20247
July 202411
June 202434

High Crime Locations Newark and Sherwood in May 2025

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

1. Willoughby Gardens (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences15
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Drugs1
2. Bridge Street (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour6
Theft from the person1
Shoplifting1
Public order1
Possession of weapons1
Other theft1
Drugs1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting13
Robbery1
Public order1
Burglary1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences11
Other crime3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Rookwood Close (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting12
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting7
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1

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