Crime Rate in Bilsthorpe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bilsthorpe

The total recorded crimes in Bilsthorpe, Newark and Sherwood, UK in February 2026 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bilsthorpe crime rate of 34.60 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Bilsthorpe Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Green with total crimes: 5
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Oldbridge Way with total crimes: 4

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Bilsthorpe)CrimesRank (Bilsthorpe)CrimesRank (Bilsthorpe)
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
Balderton SouthNA NA354 11248 12
LowdhamNA NA262 15245 13
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

Bilsthorpe 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 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 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 (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (14 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 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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
September 20251
July 20251
April 20251

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202617
January 202617
December 202515
November 20259
October 20256
September 20258
August 20258
July 202520
June 202512
May 202514
April 202515
March 202511
February 20254

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202616
January 20266
December 202511
November 202513
October 20257
September 20257
August 202514
July 20258
June 20259
May 20254
April 202511
March 202510
February 20256

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20264
December 20255
November 20256
October 20256
September 20254
August 20254
July 20256
June 20256
May 20252
April 20254
March 20257
February 20251

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
August 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
November 20252
October 20253
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20252
October 20252
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
October 20254
September 20252
August 20253
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20251
July 20252
June 20251

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
September 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252

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

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
July 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20252
April 20251

High Crime Locations Bilsthorpe in February 2026

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

1. The Green (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Oldbridge Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Eakring Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Lansbury Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Armstrong Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Goodman Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Metcalfe Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. North Drive (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Oak Rise (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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