The total recorded crimes in Lowdham, Newark and Sherwood, UK in February 2026 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lowdham crime rate of 72.93 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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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.
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.
| Area | February 2026 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Lowdham) | Crimes | Rank (Lowdham) | Crimes | Rank (Lowdham) | |
| Bridge | NA | NA | 1,976 | 1 | 1,448 | 1 |
| Devon | NA | NA | 1,287 | 2 | 1,277 | 2 |
| Castle | NA | NA | 774 | 4 | 686 | 3 |
| Ollerton | NA | NA | 831 | 3 | 614 | 4 |
| Edwinstowe & Clipstone | NA | NA | 729 | 5 | 500 | 5 |
| Balderton North & Coddington | NA | NA | 429 | 9 | 470 | 6 |
| Rainworth South & Blidworth | NA | NA | 601 | 6 | 418 | 7 |
| Beacon | NA | NA | 501 | 7 | 335 | 9 |
| Sutton-on-Trent | NA | NA | 337 | 12 | 365 | 8 |
| Southwell | NA | NA | 433 | 8 | 301 | 10 |
| Farndon & Fernwood | NA | NA | 415 | 10 | 220 | 14 |
| Rainworth North & Rufford | NA | NA | 332 | 13 | 256 | 11 |
| Balderton South | NA | NA | 354 | 11 | 248 | 12 |
| Bilsthorpe | NA | NA | 264 | 14 | 217 | 15 |
| Boughton | NA | NA | 138 | 18 | 129 | 16 |
| Collingham | NA | NA | 160 | 16 | 121 | 17 |
| Farnsfield | NA | NA | 144 | 17 | 94 | 18 |
| Trent | NA | NA | 88 | 19 | 84 | 19 |
| Muskham | NA | NA | 77 | 20 | 61 | 20 |
| Dover Beck | NA | NA | 37 | 21 | 41 | 21 |
February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).
December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.
During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).
In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (4 incidents) also being high.
For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).
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.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 4 |
| October 2025 | 4 |
| September 2025 | 2 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 4 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 3 |
| January 2026 | 2 |
| December 2025 | 3 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 4 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 18 |
| November 2025 | 11 |
| October 2025 | 16 |
| September 2025 | 16 |
| August 2025 | 9 |
| July 2025 | 20 |
| June 2025 | 10 |
| May 2025 | 13 |
| April 2025 | 15 |
| March 2025 | 13 |
| February 2025 | 9 |
A total of 56 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 3 |
| January 2026 | 6 |
| December 2025 | 4 |
| November 2025 | 7 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 4 |
| August 2025 | 3 |
| July 2025 | 4 |
| June 2025 | 3 |
| May 2025 | 5 |
| April 2025 | 9 |
| March 2025 | 5 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 2 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 2 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 1 |
A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 3 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Lowdham postcode area is presented below.