Crime in Edwinstowe: statistics, rates and trends
253 crimes were recorded in Edwinstowe in the 12 months to August 2026, 43.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Edwinstowe
- Questions about crime in Edwinstowe
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (109), anti-social behaviour (48) and criminal damage and arson (22) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,247th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Edwinstowe | Newark and Sherwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 253 | 10,676 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.1 | 83.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,872 | 127,886 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Edwinstowe of any year here (253 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 30%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 253 | 43.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 277 | 47.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 283 | 48.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 297 | 50.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 361 | 61.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 321 | 54.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 311 | 53.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 333 | 56.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 361 | 61.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 43 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (47% below) and violence and sexual offences (46% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 27 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 109 | 18.6 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 48 | 8.2 | 15.4 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 3.7 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Other theft | 14 | 2.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 2.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 6 | 1.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Edwinstowe.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Edwinstowe |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Ollerton and Ollerton | 1,002 | 84.1 | +95% |
| Market Warsop | 659 | 85.6 | +99% |
| Forest Town | 1,162 | 58.6 | +36% |
| Mansfield Woodhouse | 1,387 | 74.5 | +73% |
| Rainworth | 764 | 90.6 | +110% |
| Mansfield | 9,278 | 145.5 | +238% |
| Shirebrook | 1,132 | 90.7 | +110% |
| Creswell | 784 | 138.5 | +221% |
The 10 locations below account for 63% of the crime recorded in Edwinstowe over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (39).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 39 |
| On or near Trinity Road | 24 |
| On or near First Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Second Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Maid Marrion Drive | 15 |
| On or near Supermarket | 11 |
| On or near Paddock Close | 10 |
| On or near Fifth Avenue | 9 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 9 |
| On or near Newbery Close | 7 |
Of the 205 crimes in Edwinstowe with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 48 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 92 | 44.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 58 | 28.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 15.1% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 3.4% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
Edwinstowe has an estimated population of 5,872 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (3.7%, against 7.9%), more retired residents (33%, against 22%) and less private renting (12%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Edwinstowe average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Edwinstowe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Edwinstowe a safe place to live?
Edwinstowe recorded 43.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,247th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Edwinstowe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 109 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (48).
Is crime in Edwinstowe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Edwinstowe was down 9% on the year before: 253 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 277 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Edwinstowe?
About 5,872 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Edwinstowe?
Edwinstowe 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.