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 March 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Balderton South crime rate of 7.31 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (142.86% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Balderton South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Belvoir Road with total crimes: 7
  • Mount Road with total crimes: 4
  • Lansbury Road with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Balderton South has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 7.31 ranking 8th out of 20 in the Newark and Sherwood, UK

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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newark and Sherwood)CrimesRank (Newark and Sherwood)CrimesRank (Newark and Sherwood)
Bridge156 11,976 11,448 1
Devon124 21,287 21,277 2
Castle68 4774 4686 3
Ollerton98 3831 3614 4
Edwinstowe & Clipstone59 5729 5500 5
Balderton North & Coddington32 11429 9470 6
Rainworth South & Blidworth49 6601 6418 7
Beacon47 7501 7335 9
Sutton-on-Trent17 15337 12365 8
Southwell36 9433 8301 10
Farndon & Fernwood33 10415 10220 14
Rainworth North & Rufford32 13332 13256 11
Bilsthorpe32 12264 14217 15
Lowdham18 14262 15245 13
Boughton7 19138 18129 16
Collingham12 17160 16121 17
Farnsfield16 16144 1794 18
Trent9 1888 1984 19
Muskham4 2077 2061 20
Dover Beck3 2137 2141 21

Balderton South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 65 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

In April 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
August 20247
July 202465

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 20257
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20249
September 202412
August 202411
July 202413
June 202428
May 20245

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20253
November 20243
October 20246
September 20241
August 20244
May 20245

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
November 202418
October 20248
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20245

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Balderton South in March 2025

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

1. Belvoir Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
2. Mount Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Lansbury Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Lowfield Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Worthington Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Bridge Court (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
7. Hawton Lane (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Vessey Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Moulton Crescent (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Wilfred Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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