Crime Rate in Ollerton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ollerton

The total recorded crimes in Ollerton, Newark and Sherwood, UK in February 2026 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ollerton crime rate of 7.09 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 Ollerton, encompassing approximately 8,883 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Ollerton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stepnall Heights with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Fir View with total crimes: 4

How safe is Ollerton?

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

  • Relative to Newark and Sherwood:

    • In 2024, Ollerton reported a higher crime volume than the Newark and Sherwood average, with 831 crimes compared to 484. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ollerton witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Newark and Sherwood.

    • In 2023, Ollerton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Newark and Sherwood average, with 614 crimes compared to 387. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ollerton witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Newark and Sherwood.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ollerton Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Ollerton crimes were 831. The crime rate of Ollerton in 2024 was 93.54 (year) or 7.80 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Newark and Sherwood.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ollerton were around 614 crimes with yearly crime rate of 69.12 (year) or 5.76 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Newark and Sherwood.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Ollerton)CrimesRank (Ollerton)CrimesRank (Ollerton)
BridgeNA NA1,976 11,448 1
DevonNA NA1,287 21,277 2
CastleNA NA774 4686 3
Edwinstowe & ClipstoneNA NA729 5500 5
Balderton North & CoddingtonNA NA429 9470 6
Rainworth South & BlidworthNA NA601 6418 7
BeaconNA NA501 7335 9
Sutton-on-TrentNA NA337 12365 8
SouthwellNA NA433 8301 10
Farndon & FernwoodNA NA415 10220 14
Rainworth North & RuffordNA NA332 13256 11
Balderton SouthNA NA354 11248 12
LowdhamNA NA262 15245 13
BilsthorpeNA NA264 14217 15
BoughtonNA NA138 18129 16
CollinghamNA NA160 16121 17
FarnsfieldNA NA144 1794 18
TrentNA NA88 1984 19
MuskhamNA NA77 2061 20
Dover BeckNA NA37 2141 21

Ollerton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 418 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.15 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202624
January 202626
December 202529
November 202526
October 202533
September 202526
August 202527
July 202546
June 202541
May 202534
April 202538
March 202541
February 202527

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20266
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20254
July 20252
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
October 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253

A total of 113 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 20263
December 20255
November 20257
October 20259
September 202514
August 202517
July 20255
June 20259
May 202510
April 20258
March 202512
February 20253

A total of 152 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.69 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20266
December 20258
November 202515
October 202516
September 20259
August 202513
July 202513
June 202518
May 202514
April 202512
March 202512
February 20259

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
November 20251
October 20252
September 20252
August 20251
June 20251
May 20256
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20255
November 20257
October 20254
September 20255
August 202510
July 20254
June 20254
May 20259
April 20256
March 202510
February 20257

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20253
November 202517
September 20254
August 20253
July 20251
June 20252
April 20254
March 20259
February 20255

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20264
December 20251
November 20253
October 20254
September 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20269
December 20252
November 20255
October 20255
September 20256
August 20255
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
February 20251

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20253
November 20254
October 20251
September 20253
August 20253
July 20252
June 20257
May 20259
April 20257
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Ollerton in February 2026

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

1. Stepnall Heights (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Fir View (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. St Peters Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Police Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Church View (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Maida Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Dove Croft (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Maltkiln Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1

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