Crime Rate in Bridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bridge

The total recorded crimes in Bridge, Newark and Sherwood, UK in May 2025 are around 190 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bridge crime rate of 2.03 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (2.78% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (33) incidents (-10.81% decrease)
Bridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 20
  • Slaughterhouse Lane with total crimes: 13
  • North Gate with total crimes: 12

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 May 2025 the Bridge has recorded 190 crimes with crime rate of 0.17 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bridge)CrimesRank (Bridge)CrimesRank (Bridge)
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
Boughton15 18138 18129 16
Collingham17 17160 16121 17
Farnsfield17 16144 1794 18
Trent5 2188 1984 19
Dover Beck10 1937 2141 21
Muskham8 2077 2061 20

Bridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (41 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (88 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (82 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 542 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202536
March 202534
February 202520
January 202528
December 202452
November 202435
October 202439
September 202432
August 202450
July 202442
June 202488
May 202449

A total of 149 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20256
March 20257
February 20258
January 202510
December 202410
November 202413
October 20249
September 202411
August 202416
July 202412
June 202420
May 202413

A total of 103 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
March 20258
February 20254
January 20257
December 202410
November 20244
October 202412
September 202416
August 20248
July 202411
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 328 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202532
March 202548
February 202531
January 202525
December 202417
November 20242
October 20242
September 202417
August 202441
July 202463
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 136 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202513
March 202510
February 20255
January 20259
December 20246
November 202410
October 202412
September 202412
August 20248
July 202412
June 202422
May 20244

A total of 48 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 225 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20256
March 20256
February 20259
January 20257
December 202416
November 202414
October 202421
September 202412
August 202427
July 202417
June 202462
May 202415

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 202416

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 91 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 202413
October 202418
September 202415
August 20245
July 202413
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 548 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202537
March 202532
February 202544
January 202541
December 202455
November 202448
October 202441
September 202435
August 202434
July 202433
June 202482
May 202433

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 52 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20247
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
May 20245

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246

High Crime Locations Bridge in May 2025

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

1. Bridge Street (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
2. Slaughterhouse Lane (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting3
Robbery2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. North Gate (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Chain Lane (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Appleton Gate (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Kirk Gate (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Water Lane (Map)
Total5
Bicycle theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1

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