What is the crime rate in Newark and Sherwood? 72 crimes per 1,000 residents
Newark and Sherwood had 8,895 recorded crimes in the 12 months to August 2026, which is 72 per 1,000 residents and High for England and Wales. Crime rose 0.3% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was violence and sexual offences.
- Recorded crimes
- 8,895
- Compared with England and Wales
- High
- On the previous 12 months
- +0.3%
Police-recorded crime in the 12 months to August 2026, per 1,000 residents (Census 2021). Anti-social behaviour is not included. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk. How we calculate this
All house prices in Newark and SherwoodWhat are the most common crimes in Newark and Sherwood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common crime in Newark and Sherwood, with 3,677 recorded in the 12 months to August 2026 (30 per 1,000 residents). The England and Wales rate is 35 per 1,000. 2 of 13 crime types are more than 10% above the England and Wales rate.
| Crime type | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offencesBelow England and Wales | 30 per 1,000 |
| Shoplifting | 9.1 per 1,000 |
| Criminal damage and arsonAbove England and Wales | 8.4 per 1,000 |
| Other theftBelow England and Wales | 5.4 per 1,000 |
| Other crimeAbove England and Wales | 4.6 per 1,000 |
| Public orderBelow England and Wales | 4.3 per 1,000 |
| Vehicle crimeBelow England and Wales | 3.2 per 1,000 |
| BurglaryBelow England and Wales | 3.1 per 1,000 |
| DrugsBelow England and Wales | 1.4 per 1,000 |
| Possession of weapons | 1.0 per 1,000 |
| Bicycle theft | 0.8 per 1,000 |
| RobberyBelow England and Wales | 0.7 per 1,000 |
| Theft from the personBelow England and Wales | 0.4 per 1,000 |
Tags mark crime types more than 10% above or below the England and Wales rate for the same type.
Is crime going up or down in Newark and Sherwood?
Crime rose 0.3% on the previous 12 months. 8,895 crimes were recorded in the 12 months to August 2026, against 8,866 in the 12 months before.
Crimes and anti-social behaviour each month, September 2023 to August 2026
Which part of Newark and Sherwood has the lowest crime rate?
Southwell CP has the lowest crime rate of the 17 areas of Newark and Sherwood, at 34 crimes per 1,000 residents. Newark has the highest, at 127. Average house prices are shown alongside, so you can weigh crime against cost.
| Area | Per 1,000 | Band | Average price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwell CPLow | 34 | Low | £400,460 |
| Walesby CPLow | 35 | Low | £245,311 |
| Edwinstowe CPLow | 35 | Low | £256,335 |
| Collingham CPLow | 36 | Low | £339,150 |
| Farnsfield CPLow | 36 | Low | £430,748 |
| Sutton-on-Trent CPLow | 40 | Low | £335,750 |
| FarndonLow | 41 | Low | £288,498 |
| Fernwood CPTypical | 44 | Typical | £248,119 |
| Coddington CPTypical | 52 | Typical | £322,375 |
| ClipstoneTypical | 52 | Typical | £215,859 |
| BaldertonHigh | 56 | High | £219,372 |
| Bilsthorpe CPHigh | 73 | High | £225,994 |
| Ollerton and Boughton CPVery High | 76 | Very High | £185,625 |
| Blidworth CPVery High | 77 | Very High | £191,213 |
| Rainworth CPVery High | 78 | Very High | £199,134 |
| Lowdham CPVery High | 98 | Very High | £385,258 |
| NewarkVery High | 127 | Very High | £200,977 |
How does crime in Newark and Sherwood compare with nearby areas?
Crime rate in Newark and Sherwood compared with the 6 nearest other areas in Nottinghamshire.
Newark and Sherwood vs Gedling
- Newark and Sherwood
- 72 per 1,000
- Gedling
- 61 per 1,000
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Newark and Sherwood vs Mansfield
- Newark and Sherwood
- 72 per 1,000
- Mansfield
- 99 per 1,000
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Newark and Sherwood vs Ashfield
- Newark and Sherwood
- 72 per 1,000
- Ashfield
- 86 per 1,000
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Newark and Sherwood vs Rushcliffe
- Newark and Sherwood
- 72 per 1,000
- Rushcliffe
- 50 per 1,000
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Newark and Sherwood vs Bassetlaw
- Newark and Sherwood
- 72 per 1,000
- Bassetlaw
- 88 per 1,000
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Newark and Sherwood vs Broxtowe
- Newark and Sherwood
- 72 per 1,000
- Broxtowe
- 71 per 1,000
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Is Newark and Sherwood a safe place to live?
Newark and Sherwood had 72 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, which is High among areas in England and Wales. Crime rose 0.3% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was violence and sexual offences. These are crimes reported to the police, not a safety rating. City-centre and retail areas have high rates because crimes against visitors and shops are counted, but only residents are in the population.
Crime rate is High, on a scale from Very Low to Very High.
High means the second-highest fifth of areas in England and Wales by crime rate. The bands split every area we cover into fifths by crime rate, from Very Low to Very High.
How much anti-social behaviour is there in Newark and Sherwood?
Police recorded 1,742 incidents of anti-social behaviour in Newark and Sherwood in the 12 months to August 2026, or 14 per 1,000 residents. Anti-social behaviour is counted separately and is not included in the crime figures.
What else do people ask about Newark and Sherwood?
More quick answers on house prices, sales, areas, green space and crime in Newark and Sherwood.
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Where does this data come from?
Price information is from HM Land Registry, location boundaries are from OpenStreetMap, and households and population are from Nomis Census 2021 postcode estimates (21 March 2021). Parks and green space are from OS Open Greenspace. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Crime is from police.uk street-level data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk.
Last updated 31 October 2026 at 17:55 with the latest Land Registry data (September 2026). The Newark and Sherwood dataset covers 4,200 postcodes.
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.