Crime Rate in Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle

The total recorded crimes in Castle, Newark and Sherwood, UK in May 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle crime rate of 0.09 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 Castle, encompassing approximately 725,437 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (27.78% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Clinton Street with total crimes: 5

How safe is Castle?

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

  • Relative to Newark and Sherwood:

    • In 2024, Castle reported a higher crime volume than the Newark and Sherwood average, with 774 crimes compared to 484. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Castle witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Newark and Sherwood.

    • In 2023, Castle experienced a greater number of crimes than the Newark and Sherwood average, with 686 crimes compared to 387. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Castle witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Newark and Sherwood.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Castle Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Castle has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 0.22 ranking 5th out of 20 in the Newark and Sherwood, UK

In 2024, the total Castle crimes were 774. The crime rate of Castle in 2024 was 20.93 (year) or 1.74 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Newark and Sherwood.

In 2023, the total crimes in Castle were around 686 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.54 (year) or 1.21 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Newark and Sherwood.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)
Bridge190 11,976 11,448 1
Devon130 21,287 21,277 2
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

Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (36 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (26 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (35 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (48 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20248
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 253 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202514
March 202512
February 202511
January 202525
December 202420
November 202422
October 202420
September 202413
August 202417
July 202424
June 202446
May 202413

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20252
March 20259
February 20257
January 20259
December 20244
November 20241
September 20242
August 202418
July 20249
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242

A total of 342 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202518
March 202536
February 202528
January 202526
December 202419
November 202435
October 202418
September 202421
August 202427
July 202425
June 202448
May 202418

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 202411
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20247
July 20246
June 20246

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
May 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Castle in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Clinton Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
5. Castle Rising (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
6. King Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Ivies (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Martindale Lane (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
9. Mather Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Peebles Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1

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