Crime in New Ollerton and Ollerton: statistics, rates and trends
1,006 crimes were recorded in New Ollerton and Ollerton in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in New Ollerton and Ollerton at a glance
- Crime trends in New Ollerton and Ollerton
- Types of crime in New Ollerton and Ollerton
- New Ollerton and Ollerton compared with nearby towns
- Areas within New Ollerton and Ollerton
- Streets with the most crime in New Ollerton and Ollerton
- What happened after crimes were reported in New Ollerton and Ollerton
- Population and deprivation in New Ollerton and Ollerton
- Questions about crime in New Ollerton and Ollerton
- About this data
1,006 crimes were recorded in New Ollerton and Ollerton in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 388 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, New Ollerton and Ollerton has the 546th highest crime rate.
| Measure | New Ollerton and Ollerton | Newark and Sherwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,006 | 10,742 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.4 | 84.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,919 | 127,886 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in New Ollerton and Ollerton was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,284 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (985). Over the whole period it fell 22%, 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 | 1,006 | 84.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 985 | 82.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,075 | 90.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,112 | 93.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,092 | 91.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,243 | 104.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,225 | 102.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,201 | 100.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,284 | 107.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 118 |
| June 2026 | 89 |
| May 2026 | 79 |
| April 2026 | 89 |
| March 2026 | 99 |
| February 2026 | 65 |
| January 2026 | 66 |
| December 2025 | 60 |
| November 2025 | 90 |
| October 2025 | 85 |
| September 2025 | 79 |
| August 2025 | 87 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in New Ollerton and Ollerton 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 criminal damage and arson, other crime.
The largest increases were in other crime (+82%) and vehicle crime (+50%). The largest falls were in public order (-30%) and shoplifting (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 388 | 32.6 | 0.95 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 143 | 12.0 | 0.78 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 120 | 10.1 | 1.48 | +35% |
| Other theft | 72 | 6.0 | 0.94 | +11% |
| Other crime | 62 | 5.2 | 2.46 | +82% |
| Shoplifting | 59 | 5.0 | 0.60 | -29% |
| Public order | 50 | 4.2 | 0.63 | -30% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 3.3 | 0.66 | +50% |
| Burglary | 30 | 2.5 | 0.71 | +3% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.3 | 0.41 | -20% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.1 | 1.12 | +30% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 0.43 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.41 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.15 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in New Ollerton and Ollerton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. New Ollerton and Ollerton recorded 388 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 38.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in New Ollerton and Ollerton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. New Ollerton and Ollerton recorded 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 14.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in New Ollerton and Ollerton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. New Ollerton and Ollerton recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 11.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in New Ollerton and Ollerton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. New Ollerton and Ollerton recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in New Ollerton and Ollerton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. New Ollerton and Ollerton recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 82% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in New Ollerton and Ollerton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. New Ollerton and Ollerton recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in New Ollerton and Ollerton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. New Ollerton and Ollerton recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in New Ollerton and Ollerton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. New Ollerton and Ollerton recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in New Ollerton and Ollerton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. New Ollerton and Ollerton recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in New Ollerton and Ollerton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. New Ollerton and Ollerton recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in New Ollerton and Ollerton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. New Ollerton and Ollerton recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in New Ollerton and Ollerton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. New Ollerton and Ollerton recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in New Ollerton and Ollerton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. New Ollerton and Ollerton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in New Ollerton and Ollerton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. New Ollerton and Ollerton recorded 3 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 up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to New Ollerton and Ollerton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to New Ollerton and Ollerton.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs New Ollerton and Ollerton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwinstowe | 238 | 40.5 | -52% |
| Market Warsop | 648 | 84.2 | -0% |
| Forest Town | 1,172 | 59.1 | -30% |
| Rainworth | 754 | 89.4 | +6% |
| Mansfield Woodhouse | 1,442 | 77.4 | -8% |
| Retford | 2,068 | 81.9 | -3% |
| Worksop | 5,659 | 127.4 | +51% |
| Shirebrook | 1,156 | 92.6 | +10% |
2 areas within New Ollerton and Ollerton, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Ollerton had the highest rate (90.6 per 1,000) and Boughton the lowest (41.6). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ollerton | Neighbourhood | 10,323 | 935 | 90.6 |
| Boughton | Neighbourhood | 3,099 | 129 | 41.6 |
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 New Ollerton and Ollerton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 76 |
| On or near Turner Lane | 40 |
| On or near Swinton Copse | 31 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 29 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 28 |
| On or near Market Place | 24 |
| On or near Stepnall Heights | 24 |
| On or near Bentinck Close | 23 |
| On or near Oak Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Hazel Road | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in New Ollerton and Ollerton 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 | 356 | 35.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 243 | 24.2% |
| Not recorded | 143 | 14.2% |
| Under investigation | 104 | 10.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 36 | 3.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 35 | 3.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% |
New Ollerton and Ollerton has an estimated population of 11,919. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in New Ollerton and Ollerton sits in decile 3.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | New Ollerton and Ollerton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.6% |
| Private rented homes | 18.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 16.9% |
Is New Ollerton and Ollerton a safe place to live?
New Ollerton and Ollerton recorded 84.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 New Ollerton and Ollerton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 388 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (143).
Is crime in New Ollerton and Ollerton going up or down?
Recorded crime in New Ollerton and Ollerton was up 2% on the year before: 1,006 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 985 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers New Ollerton and Ollerton?
New Ollerton and Ollerton 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 New Ollerton and Ollerton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.