Crime in Balderton: statistics, rates and trends
876 crimes were recorded in Balderton in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Balderton at a glance
- Crime trends in Balderton
- Types of crime in Balderton
- Balderton compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Balderton
- Streets with the most crime in Balderton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Balderton
- Population and deprivation in Balderton
- Questions about crime in Balderton
- About this data
876 crimes were recorded in Balderton in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 273 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Balderton has the 973rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Balderton | Newark and Sherwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 876 | 10,742 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.5 | 84.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,726 | 127,886 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Balderton was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,178 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (840). Over the whole period it rose 4%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 876 | 59.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 904 | 61.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,116 | 75.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 904 | 61.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 926 | 62.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,178 | 80.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,056 | 71.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 911 | 61.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 840 | 57.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 91 |
| June 2026 | 97 |
| May 2026 | 46 |
| April 2026 | 86 |
| March 2026 | 78 |
| February 2026 | 77 |
| January 2026 | 76 |
| December 2025 | 69 |
| November 2025 | 61 |
| October 2025 | 67 |
| September 2025 | 63 |
| August 2025 | 65 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Balderton over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for other crime.
The largest increases were in other crime (+176%) and public order (+13%). The largest falls were in drugs (-57%) and burglary (-51%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 273 | 18.5 | 0.54 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 166 | 11.3 | 0.73 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 103 | 7.0 | 0.84 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 82 | 5.6 | 0.82 | -9% |
| Other crime | 58 | 3.9 | 1.87 | +176% |
| Other theft | 53 | 3.6 | 0.56 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 44 | 3.0 | 0.61 | -33% |
| Public order | 43 | 2.9 | 0.44 | +13% |
| Burglary | 22 | 1.5 | 0.42 | -51% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.6 | 0.74 | +0% |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.6 | 0.19 | -57% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.5 | 0.49 | -42% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.4 | 0.30 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | -80% |
Violence and sexual offences in Balderton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Balderton recorded 273 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 31.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Balderton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Balderton recorded 166 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 18.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Balderton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Balderton recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Balderton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Balderton recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Balderton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Balderton recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 176% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Balderton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Balderton recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Balderton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Balderton recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Balderton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Balderton recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Balderton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Balderton recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Balderton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Balderton recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Balderton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Balderton recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Balderton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Balderton recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Balderton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Balderton recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Balderton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Balderton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Balderton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Balderton.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Balderton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark-on-Trent | 4,487 | 153.6 | +158% |
| Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) | 237 | 40.8 | -31% |
| Bingham | 686 | 60.5 | +2% |
| Grantham | 5,152 | 114.0 | +92% |
| North Hykeham | 915 | 58.9 | -1% |
| Calverton | 572 | 72.2 | +21% |
| Waddington (North Kesteven) | 303 | 39.6 | -33% |
| Radcliffe on Trent | 399 | 56.2 | -6% |
3 areas within Balderton, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Balderton North & Coddington had the highest rate (61.1 per 1,000) and Balderton South the lowest (59.7). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balderton North & Coddington | Neighbourhood | 8,165 | 499 | 61.1 |
| Farndon & Fernwood | Neighbourhood | 8,217 | 493 | 60.0 |
| Balderton South | Neighbourhood | 5,381 | 321 | 59.7 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Balderton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Belvoir Road | 56 |
| On or near Bilton Close | 50 |
| On or near Rubys Avenue | 37 |
| On or near Supermarket | 27 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 25 |
| On or near Groveview Road | 23 |
| On or near Williams Lane | 21 |
| On or near Coddington Road | 19 |
| On or near Bowbridge Lane | 17 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Balderton over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 250 | 28.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 231 | 26.4% |
| Not recorded | 166 | 18.9% |
| Under investigation | 69 | 7.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 45 | 5.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 32 | 3.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Balderton has an estimated population of 14,726. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Balderton sits in decile 6.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Balderton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.0% |
| Social rented homes | 9.2% |
| Private rented homes | 16.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 |
Is Balderton a safe place to live?
Balderton recorded 59.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Balderton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 273 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (166).
Is crime in Balderton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Balderton was down 3% on the year before: 876 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 904 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Balderton?
Balderton is policed by Nottinghamshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Balderton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.