Crime Rate in Balderton South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Balderton South

The total recorded crimes in Balderton South, Newark and Sherwood, UK in February 2026 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Balderton South crime rate of 4.88 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 Balderton South, encompassing approximately 5,742 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Balderton South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Belvoir Road with total crimes: 10
  • Smithson Close with total crimes: 4
  • Yarnsworth Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Balderton South?

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

  • Relative to Newark and Sherwood:

    • In 2024, Balderton South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newark and Sherwood average, with 354 crimes compared to 484.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Balderton South had fewer crimes than the Newark and Sherwood average, with 248 crimes compared to 387. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Balderton South recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Newark and Sherwood.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Balderton South Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Balderton South crimes were 354. The crime rate of Balderton South in 2024 was 61.64 (year) or 5.14 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Newark and Sherwood.

In 2023, the total crimes in Balderton South were around 248 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.18 (year) or 3.60 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Newark and Sherwood.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Balderton South)CrimesRank (Balderton South)CrimesRank (Balderton South)
BridgeNA NA1,976 11,448 1
DevonNA NA1,287 21,277 2
CastleNA NA774 4686 3
OllertonNA NA831 3614 4
Edwinstowe & ClipstoneNA NA729 5500 5
Balderton North & CoddingtonNA NA429 9470 6
Rainworth South & BlidworthNA NA601 6418 7
BeaconNA NA501 7335 9
Sutton-on-TrentNA NA337 12365 8
SouthwellNA NA433 8301 10
Farndon & FernwoodNA NA415 10220 14
Rainworth North & RuffordNA NA332 13256 11
LowdhamNA NA262 15245 13
BilsthorpeNA NA264 14217 15
BoughtonNA NA138 18129 16
CollinghamNA NA160 16121 17
FarnsfieldNA NA144 1794 18
TrentNA NA88 1984 19
MuskhamNA NA77 2061 20
Dover BeckNA NA37 2141 21

Balderton South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20267
December 20252
November 20254
October 20259
September 20254
August 202510
July 20254
June 20257
May 202510
April 202510
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
November 20251
August 20252
July 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20268
December 20258
November 20258
October 20256
September 20256
August 20258
July 20258
June 202512
May 202512
April 202517
March 202517
February 20257

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20252
October 20251
September 20253
August 20252
June 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20265
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
September 20253
August 20255
July 20253
June 20254
May 20257
April 20253
March 20255
February 20255

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20264
December 20252
August 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20257
February 20253

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
September 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
February 20251

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20253
September 20253
August 20251
July 20252
June 202510
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
May 20251

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

High Crime Locations Balderton South in February 2026

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

1. Belvoir Road (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Smithson Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
3. Yarnsworth Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Anderson Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
6. Hawton Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Gibson Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Marston Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. Lansbury Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bowbridge Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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