Crime Rate in Ollerton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ollerton

The total recorded crimes in Ollerton, Newark and Sherwood, UK in July 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ollerton crime rate of 8.55 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (12.20% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
Ollerton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Oak Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Church Street with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Ollerton has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 8.55 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ollerton)CrimesRank (Ollerton)CrimesRank (Ollerton)
Bridge209 11,976 11,448 1
Devon132 21,287 21,277 2
Castle54 7774 4686 3
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
Lowdham35 13262 15245 13
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

Ollerton 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 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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20259
April 20256
March 202510
February 20257
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 202510
April 20258
March 202512
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20249
October 20247
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 372 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202541
May 202534
April 202538
March 202541
February 202527
January 202522
December 202424
November 202428
October 202420
September 202421
August 202430

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202518
May 202514
April 202512
March 202512
February 20259
January 202516
December 20246
September 20246
August 202416

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20256
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
May 20259
April 20257
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20241
August 202415

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20254
March 20259
February 20255
January 202517
December 20244
November 20245
October 20248
September 202413
August 202415

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
December 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
December 20245

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Church Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Oak Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Church Street (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
5. Swinton Copse (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Whinney Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Turner Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Radley'S Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Lansbury Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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