Crime Rate in Boughton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Boughton

The total recorded crimes in Boughton, Newark and Sherwood, UK in May 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Boughton crime rate of 15.05 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 Boughton, encompassing approximately 996 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Boughton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Rectory Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • The Heathers with total crimes: 1

How safe is Boughton?

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

  • Relative to Newark and Sherwood:

    • In 2024, Boughton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newark and Sherwood average, with 138 crimes compared to 484.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Boughton recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Newark and Sherwood.

    • In 2023, Boughton had fewer crimes than the Newark and Sherwood average, with 129 crimes compared to 387. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Boughton recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the Newark and Sherwood.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Boughton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Boughton has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 15.05 ranking 18th out of 20 in the Newark and Sherwood, UK

In 2024, the total Boughton crimes were 138. The crime rate of Boughton in 2024 was 138.46 (year) or 11.54 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Newark and Sherwood.

In 2023, the total crimes in Boughton were around 129 crimes with yearly crime rate of 129.43 (year) or 10.79 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Newark and Sherwood.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Boughton)CrimesRank (Boughton)CrimesRank (Boughton)
Bridge190 11,976 11,448 1
Devon130 21,287 21,277 2
Castle68 5774 4686 3
Ollerton92 3831 3614 4
Edwinstowe & Clipstone73 4729 5500 5
Balderton North & Coddington44 9429 9470 6
Rainworth South & Blidworth55 7601 6418 7
Beacon67 6501 7335 9
Sutton-on-Trent24 14337 12365 8
Southwell38 10433 8301 10
Rainworth North & Rufford48 8332 13256 11
Farndon & Fernwood29 12415 10220 14
Balderton South38 11354 11248 12
Lowdham20 15262 15245 13
Bilsthorpe26 13264 14217 15
Collingham17 17160 16121 17
Farnsfield17 16144 1794 18
Trent5 2188 1984 19
Dover Beck10 1937 2141 21
Muskham8 2077 2061 20

Boughton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (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 Bicycle theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 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 3 incidents.

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

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20247
October 20243
September 20242
August 202411
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
July 20242
May 20246

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
January 20254
December 20244
October 20241
August 20241
July 20246

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
July 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Boughton in May 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Rectory Gardens (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
3. The Heathers (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Fairweather Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Cherry Tree Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Hazel Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Haughton Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Brake Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Mill Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Brackendale Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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