Crime in Edwinstowe: statistics, rates and trends
238 crimes were recorded in Edwinstowe in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Edwinstowe at a glance
- Crime trends in Edwinstowe
- Types of crime in Edwinstowe
- Edwinstowe compared with nearby towns
- Streets with the most crime in Edwinstowe
- What happened after crimes were reported in Edwinstowe
- Population and deprivation in Edwinstowe
- Questions about crime in Edwinstowe
- About this data
238 crimes were recorded in Edwinstowe in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 105 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Edwinstowe has the 1,296th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Edwinstowe | Newark and Sherwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 238 | 10,742 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.5 | 84.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,872 | 127,886 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Edwinstowe was highest in the year to July 2018 (363 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (238). Over the whole period it fell 34%, 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 | 238 | 40.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 277 | 47.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 285 | 48.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 315 | 53.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 347 | 59.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 315 | 53.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 330 | 56.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 315 | 53.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 363 | 61.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 23 |
| June 2026 | 16 |
| May 2026 | 18 |
| April 2026 | 15 |
| March 2026 | 21 |
| February 2026 | 20 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 26 |
| October 2025 | 12 |
| September 2025 | 10 |
| August 2025 | 28 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Edwinstowe 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. The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 105 | 17.9 | 0.52 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 | 7.8 | 0.51 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 4.1 | 0.60 | -8% |
| Other theft | 13 | 2.2 | 0.35 | +18% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 1.9 | 0.23 | -39% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.7 | 0.48 | +0% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.5 | 0.73 | -18% |
| Public order | 8 | 1.4 | 0.21 | -38% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.9 | 0.17 | -71% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.5 | 0.16 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.20 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.21 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.18 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Edwinstowe
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Edwinstowe recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 44.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Edwinstowe
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Edwinstowe recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 19.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Edwinstowe
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Edwinstowe recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Edwinstowe
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Edwinstowe recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Edwinstowe
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Edwinstowe recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Edwinstowe
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Edwinstowe recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Edwinstowe
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Edwinstowe recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Edwinstowe
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Edwinstowe recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Edwinstowe
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Edwinstowe recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Edwinstowe
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Edwinstowe recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Edwinstowe
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Edwinstowe recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Edwinstowe
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Edwinstowe recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Edwinstowe
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Edwinstowe recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Edwinstowe, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Edwinstowe.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Edwinstowe |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Ollerton and Ollerton | 1,006 | 84.4 | +108% |
| Market Warsop | 648 | 84.2 | +108% |
| Forest Town | 1,172 | 59.1 | +46% |
| Mansfield Woodhouse | 1,442 | 77.4 | +91% |
| Rainworth | 754 | 89.4 | +121% |
| Mansfield | 9,223 | 144.6 | +257% |
| Shirebrook | 1,156 | 92.6 | +128% |
| Creswell | 768 | 135.7 | +235% |
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 Edwinstowe over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 32 |
| On or near First Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Trinity Road | 20 |
| On or near Second Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 16 |
| On or near Maid Marrion Drive | 13 |
| On or near Supermarket | 11 |
| On or near Paddock Close | 11 |
| On or near Newbery Close | 7 |
| On or near Fifth Avenue | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Edwinstowe 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 | 92 | 38.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 56 | 23.5% |
| Not recorded | 46 | 19.3% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 7.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 4.2% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 1.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
Edwinstowe has an estimated population of 5,872. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Edwinstowe sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Edwinstowe |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.6% |
| Social rented homes | 13.9% |
| Private rented homes | 12.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is Edwinstowe a safe place to live?
Edwinstowe recorded 40.5 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 Edwinstowe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (46).
Is crime in Edwinstowe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Edwinstowe was down 14% on the year before: 238 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 277 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Edwinstowe?
Edwinstowe 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 Edwinstowe. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.