Crime Rate in Lowdham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lowdham

The total recorded crimes in Lowdham, Newark and Sherwood, UK in July 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lowdham crime rate of 102.10 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 Lowdham, encompassing approximately 342 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Lowdham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • Southwell Road with total crimes: 2
  • The Leys with total crimes: 2

How safe is Lowdham?

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

  • Relative to Newark and Sherwood:

    • In 2024, Lowdham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newark and Sherwood average, with 262 crimes compared to 484.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Lowdham recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Newark and Sherwood.

    • In 2023, Lowdham had fewer crimes than the Newark and Sherwood average, with 245 crimes compared to 387. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lowdham recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Newark and Sherwood.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lowdham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Lowdham has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 102.10 ranking 13th out of 20 in the Newark and Sherwood, UK

In 2024, the total Lowdham crimes were 262. The crime rate of Lowdham in 2024 was 764.29 (year) or 63.69 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Newark and Sherwood.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lowdham were around 245 crimes with yearly crime rate of 714.70 (year) or 59.56 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Newark and Sherwood.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lowdham)CrimesRank (Lowdham)CrimesRank (Lowdham)
Bridge209 11,976 11,448 1
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
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

Lowdham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (5 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 Other crime (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20253
February 20251
December 20242

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202510
May 202513
April 202515
March 202513
February 20259
January 202519
December 20247
November 202416
October 202417
September 202416
August 202412

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
February 20251
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20252
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20255
April 20259
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Lowdham in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences16
Other crime3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Southwell Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. The Leys (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. The Sidings (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. The Corner (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Nursery Gardens (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Francklin Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Main Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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