The total recorded crimes in Newark and Sherwood, Newark and Sherwood in January 2025 are around 839 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newark and Sherwood crime rate of 6.82 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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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.
The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Bridge (142 crimes), and the safest, Dover Beck (1 crimes), is 141 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Newark and Sherwood.
Similarly, the area of Newark North (211 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Winthorpe, Coddington & Collingham (22 crimes), with a difference of 189 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Newark and Sherwood.
| Bridge | 142 |
| Devon | 97 |
| Castle | 81 |
| Ollerton | 79 |
| Rainworth South & Blidworth | 66 |
| Boughton | 16 |
| Collingham | 13 |
| Muskham | 6 |
| Trent | 4 |
| Dover Beck | 1 |
| Newark North | 211 |
| Rainworth & Blidworth | 116 |
| Ollerton & Boughton | 89 |
| Newark South West | 73 |
| Newark South East | 67 |
| Muskham, Sutton on Trent & Walesby | 34 |
| Fernwood, Farndon & Fiskerton | 31 |
| Lowdham, Bleasby & Gunthorpe | 27 |
| Southwell | 26 |
| Winthorpe, Coddington & Collingham | 22 |
In January 2025 the Newark and Sherwood has recorded 839 crimes with crime rate of 6.82 ranking 158th 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
| City | January 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Nottinghamshire) | Crimes | Rank (Nottinghamshire) | Crimes | Rank (Nottinghamshire) | |
| Rushcliffe | 445 | 7 | 5,875 | 7 | 4,771 | 7 |
| Gedling | 598 | 6 | 6,808 | 6 | 6,286 | 6 |
| Broxtowe | 647 | 5 | 8,386 | 5 | 7,072 | 5 |
| Ashfield | 1,072 | 3 | 12,078 | 3 | 10,592 | 3 |
| Bassetlaw | 1,042 | 2 | 11,723 | 2 | 10,227 | 2 |
| Mansfield | 993 | 1 | 12,302 | 1 | 11,584 | 1 |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 442 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 55.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 94 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 38 |
| December 2024 | 38 |
| November 2024 | 43 |
| October 2024 | 51 |
| September 2024 | 44 |
| August 2024 | 68 |
| July 2024 | 66 |
| June 2024 | 94 |
A total of 78 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 10 |
| December 2024 | 9 |
| November 2024 | 8 |
| October 2024 | 10 |
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 14 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 16 |
A total of 244 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 48 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 27 |
| December 2024 | 24 |
| November 2024 | 31 |
| October 2024 | 26 |
| September 2024 | 29 |
| August 2024 | 24 |
| July 2024 | 35 |
| June 2024 | 48 |
A total of 43 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 4 |
| December 2024 | 4 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 9 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
A total of 341 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 42.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 62 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 29 |
| December 2024 | 29 |
| November 2024 | 44 |
| October 2024 | 54 |
| September 2024 | 45 |
| August 2024 | 36 |
| July 2024 | 42 |
| June 2024 | 62 |
A total of 2487 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 310.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 610 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 236 |
| December 2024 | 254 |
| November 2024 | 272 |
| October 2024 | 268 |
| September 2024 | 268 |
| August 2024 | 276 |
| July 2024 | 303 |
| June 2024 | 610 |
A total of 534 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 66.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 118 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 57 |
| December 2024 | 56 |
| November 2024 | 51 |
| October 2024 | 53 |
| September 2024 | 56 |
| August 2024 | 74 |
| July 2024 | 69 |
| June 2024 | 118 |
A total of 90 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 34 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 9 |
| December 2024 | 9 |
| November 2024 | 7 |
| October 2024 | 9 |
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 34 |
A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 4 |
| December 2024 | 6 |
| November 2024 | 4 |
| October 2024 | 4 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
A total of 128 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 16 |
| December 2024 | 12 |
| November 2024 | 17 |
| October 2024 | 19 |
| September 2024 | 12 |
| August 2024 | 15 |
| July 2024 | 19 |
| June 2024 | 18 |
A total of 392 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 49.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 72 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 48 |
| December 2024 | 52 |
| November 2024 | 50 |
| October 2024 | 56 |
| September 2024 | 43 |
| August 2024 | 29 |
| July 2024 | 42 |
| June 2024 | 72 |
A total of 928 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 116.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 307 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 135 |
| December 2024 | 142 |
| November 2024 | 12 |
| October 2024 | 8 |
| September 2024 | 75 |
| August 2024 | 235 |
| July 2024 | 307 |
| June 2024 | 14 |
A total of 1142 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 142.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 196 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 148 |
| December 2024 | 129 |
| November 2024 | 194 |
| October 2024 | 131 |
| September 2024 | 122 |
| August 2024 | 115 |
| July 2024 | 107 |
| June 2024 | 196 |
A total of 805 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 100.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 192 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 78 |
| December 2024 | 71 |
| November 2024 | 78 |
| October 2024 | 106 |
| September 2024 | 71 |
| August 2024 | 101 |
| July 2024 | 108 |
| June 2024 | 192 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Newark and Sherwood postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 20 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 18 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
| Shoplifting | 17 |
| Total | 15 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 14 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Shoplifting | 12 |