Crime Rate in Ollerton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ollerton

The total recorded crimes in Ollerton, Newark and Sherwood, UK in May 2025 are around 92 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ollerton crime rate of 10.36 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
Ollerton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Turner Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Whinney Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Police Station 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 May 2025 the Ollerton has recorded 92 crimes with crime rate of 10.36 ranking 3th out of 20 in the Newark and Sherwood, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ollerton)CrimesRank (Ollerton)CrimesRank (Ollerton)
Bridge190 11,976 11,448 1
Devon130 21,287 21,277 2
Castle68 5774 4686 3
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

Ollerton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

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

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 202512
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20249
October 20247
September 20242
August 20247
July 20246
June 202424
May 20249

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 202510
February 20257
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20241
August 202415
July 20246
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202512
March 202512
February 20259
January 202516
December 20246
September 20246
August 202416
July 20247
May 20242

A total of 407 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202538
March 202541
February 202527
January 202522
December 202424
November 202428
October 202420
September 202421
August 202430
July 202440
June 202446
May 202436

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
November 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20256
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
December 20242

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
December 20245
June 20244

A total of 105 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20259
February 20255
January 202517
December 20244
November 20245
October 20248
September 202413
August 202415
July 20249
June 202412
May 20244

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

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Ollerton in May 2025

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

1. Turner Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
2. Whinney Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
4. Church View (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
5. Davy Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Old Rufford Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Church Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
8. Newcomen Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Birch Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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