Crime in Balderton: statistics, rates and trends
901 crimes were recorded in Balderton in the 12 months to August 2026, 61.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Balderton
- Questions about crime in Balderton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (282), anti-social behaviour (179) and shoplifting (108) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 933rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Balderton | Newark and Sherwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 901 | 10,676 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.2 | 83.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,726 | 127,886 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Balderton peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,137 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (838). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 901 | 61.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 880 | 59.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,124 | 76.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 912 | 61.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 915 | 62.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,137 | 77.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,115 | 75.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 908 | 61.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 838 | 56.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 90 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Balderton recorded notably more other crime (77% above the national rate), and notably less burglary (62% below) and public order (54% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 26 to 55 and other theft rose from 43 to 57, while burglary fell from 44 to 20 and vehicle crime fell from 65 to 46.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 282 | 19.1 | 34.2 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 179 | 12.2 | 15.4 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 108 | 7.3 | 8.5 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 75 | 5.1 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Other theft | 57 | 3.9 | 6.4 | +33% |
| Other crime | 55 | 3.7 | 2.1 | +112% |
| Vehicle crime | 46 | 3.1 | 5.0 | -29% |
| Public order | 45 | 3.1 | 6.7 | +22% |
| Burglary | 20 | 1.4 | 3.6 | -55% |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Balderton; the highest is Newark-on-Trent (149.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) (41.3).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Balderton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark-on-Trent | 4,378 | 149.9 | +145% |
| Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) | 240 | 41.3 | -32% |
| Bingham | 683 | 60.2 | -2% |
| Grantham | 5,191 | 114.8 | +88% |
| North Hykeham | 934 | 60.1 | -2% |
| Calverton | 573 | 72.3 | +18% |
| Waddington (North Kesteven) | 317 | 41.4 | -32% |
| Radcliffe on Trent | 431 | 60.7 | -1% |
Of the 3 areas within Balderton, Balderton North & Coddington had the highest crime rate (63.8 per 1,000) and Farndon & Fernwood the lowest (59.6).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balderton North & Coddington | Neighbourhood | 8,165 | 521 | 63.8 |
| Balderton South | Neighbourhood | 5,381 | 330 | 61.3 |
| Farndon & Fernwood | Neighbourhood | 8,217 | 490 | 59.6 |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Balderton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Belvoir Road” (64).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Belvoir Road | 64 |
| On or near Bilton Close | 54 |
| On or near Rubys Avenue | 34 |
| On or near Supermarket | 30 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 26 |
| On or near Groveview Road | 25 |
| On or near Williams Lane | 22 |
| On or near Coddington Road | 19 |
| On or near Bowbridge Lane | 16 |
| On or near The Oaks | 15 |
Of the 722 crimes in Balderton with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 179 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 256 | 35.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 226 | 31.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 73 | 10.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 55 | 7.6% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 32 | 4.4% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Balderton has an estimated population of 14,726 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (9.2%, against 17.1%), fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Balderton average decile 6.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Balderton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Balderton a safe place to live?
Balderton recorded 61.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 933rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Balderton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 282 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (179).
Is crime in Balderton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Balderton was up 2% on the year before: 901 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 880 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Balderton?
About 14,726 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Balderton?
Balderton is policed by Nottinghamshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.