Crime Rate in Bridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bridge

The total recorded crimes in Bridge, Newark and Sherwood, UK in July 2025 are around 209 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bridge crime rate of 2.23 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 Bridge, encompassing approximately 93,538 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (58) incidents (34.88% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (12.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (-2.70% decrease)
Bridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • North Gate with total crimes: 25
  • Summer'S Road with total crimes: 14
  • Chain Lane with total crimes: 10

How safe is Bridge?

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

  • Relative to Newark and Sherwood:

    • In 2024, Bridge reported a higher crime volume than the Newark and Sherwood average, with 1,976 crimes compared to 484. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bridge witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the Newark and Sherwood.

    • In 2023, Bridge experienced a greater number of crimes than the Newark and Sherwood average, with 1,448 crimes compared to 387. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bridge witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the Newark and Sherwood.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Newark and Sherwood, Bridge has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Bridge Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bridge has recorded 209 crimes with crime rate of 0.11 ranking 1th out of 20 in the Newark and Sherwood, UK

In 2024, the total Bridge crimes were 1,976. The crime rate of Bridge in 2024 was 21.13 (year) or 1.76 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Newark and Sherwood.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bridge were around 1,448 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.48 (year) or 1.29 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Newark and Sherwood.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bridge)CrimesRank (Bridge)CrimesRank (Bridge)
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
Bilsthorpe45 10264 14217 15
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

Bridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 44 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (43 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (48 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (41 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 52 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (48 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 325 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 36.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202539
May 202537
April 202536
March 202534
February 202520
January 202528
December 202452
November 202435

A total of 268 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202537
May 202540
April 202532
March 202548
February 202531
January 202525
December 202417
November 20242

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20255
April 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243

A total of 53 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20259
May 20258
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244

A total of 391 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 43.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202558
June 202543
May 202533
April 202537
March 202532
February 202544
January 202541
December 202455
November 202448

A total of 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202516
May 202513
April 20256
March 20256
February 20259
January 20257
December 202416
November 202414

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20259
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255
December 20242
November 20242

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20259
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 202413

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202512
May 202514
April 20256
March 20257
February 20258
January 202510
December 202410
November 202413

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20247
November 20244

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202511
May 202513
April 202513
March 202510
February 20255
January 20259
December 20246
November 202410

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20259
April 20253
March 20258
February 20254
January 20257
December 202410
November 20244

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20242

High Crime Locations Bridge in July 2025

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

1. North Gate (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting20
Bicycle theft3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Summer'S Road (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Chain Lane (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Slaughterhouse Lane (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery2
Public order1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Bicycle theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Stodman Street (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Meering Avenue (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour7
8. Esther Varney Place (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
9. Bridge Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Queen'S Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1

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