Crime Rate in Bilsthorpe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bilsthorpe

The total recorded crimes in Bilsthorpe, Newark and Sherwood, UK in July 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bilsthorpe crime rate of 35.39 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 Bilsthorpe, encompassing approximately 1,271 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bilsthorpe Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Green with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Eakring Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Bilsthorpe?

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

  • Relative to Newark and Sherwood:

    • In 2024, Bilsthorpe demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newark and Sherwood average, with 264 crimes compared to 484.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bilsthorpe recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Newark and Sherwood.

    • In 2023, Bilsthorpe had fewer crimes than the Newark and Sherwood average, with 217 crimes compared to 387. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bilsthorpe recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Newark and Sherwood.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bilsthorpe Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bilsthorpe has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 35.39 ranking 10th out of 20 in the Newark and Sherwood, UK

In 2024, the total Bilsthorpe crimes were 264. The crime rate of Bilsthorpe in 2024 was 207.60 (year) or 17.30 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Newark and Sherwood.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bilsthorpe were around 217 crimes with yearly crime rate of 170.64 (year) or 14.22 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Newark and Sherwood.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bilsthorpe)CrimesRank (Bilsthorpe)CrimesRank (Bilsthorpe)
Bridge209 11,976 11,448 1
Devon132 21,287 21,277 2
Castle54 7774 4686 3
Ollerton76 3831 3614 4
Rainworth South & Blidworth62 4601 6418 7
Edwinstowe & Clipstone60 5729 5500 5
Balderton North & Coddington49 9429 9470 6
Beacon56 6501 7335 9
Sutton-on-Trent42 11337 12365 8
Southwell29 14433 8301 10
Farndon & Fernwood52 8415 10220 14
Rainworth North & Rufford40 12332 13256 11
Balderton South21 15354 11248 12
Lowdham35 13262 15245 13
Boughton7 19138 18129 16
Collingham20 16160 16121 17
Farnsfield15 17144 1794 18
Trent10 1888 1984 19
Muskham5 2077 2061 20
Dover Beck1 2137 2141 21

Bilsthorpe 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 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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 (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20252
April 20254
March 20257
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
February 20253
November 20241
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202512
May 202514
April 202515
March 202511
February 20254
January 20257
December 20249
November 20246
October 20247
September 202416
August 20245

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
January 20251
December 20244
September 20241

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20259
May 20254
April 202511
March 202510
February 20256
January 20258
December 20247
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
January 20257
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
December 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Bilsthorpe in July 2025

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

1. The Green (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
3. Eakring Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Goodman Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Rufford Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Wycar Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Armstrong Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Savile Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
9. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Cross Street (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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