Crime in New Ollerton and Ollerton: statistics, rates and trends
1,002 crimes were recorded in New Ollerton and Ollerton in the 12 months to August 2026, 84.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of New Ollerton and Ollerton
- Questions about crime in New Ollerton and Ollerton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (388), anti-social behaviour (141) and criminal damage and arson (106) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 547th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | New Ollerton and Ollerton | Newark and Sherwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,002 | 10,676 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.1 | 83.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,919 | 127,886 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in New Ollerton and Ollerton peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,269 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (970). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,002 | 84.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 970 | 81.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,076 | 90.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,077 | 90.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,117 | 93.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,234 | 103.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,246 | 104.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,184 | 99.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,269 | 106.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 83 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, New Ollerton and Ollerton recorded notably more other crime (2.4 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (32% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (49% below) and public order (35% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 34 to 60 and vehicle crime rose from 30 to 40.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 388 | 32.6 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 141 | 11.8 | 15.4 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 106 | 8.9 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Other theft | 69 | 5.8 | 6.4 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 69 | 5.8 | 8.5 | -3% |
| Other crime | 60 | 5.0 | 2.1 | +76% |
| Public order | 52 | 4.4 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 40 | 3.4 | 5.0 | +33% |
| Burglary | 31 | 2.6 | 3.6 | +24% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.7 | 3.3 | -5% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than New Ollerton and Ollerton; the highest is Worksop (124.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Edwinstowe (43.1).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs New Ollerton and Ollerton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwinstowe | 253 | 43.1 | -49% |
| Market Warsop | 659 | 85.6 | +2% |
| Forest Town | 1,162 | 58.6 | -30% |
| Rainworth | 764 | 90.6 | +8% |
| Mansfield Woodhouse | 1,387 | 74.5 | -11% |
| Retford | 2,205 | 87.3 | +4% |
| Worksop | 5,547 | 124.8 | +48% |
| Shirebrook | 1,132 | 90.7 | +8% |
Of the 2 areas within New Ollerton and Ollerton, Ollerton had the highest crime rate (89.7 per 1,000) and Boughton the lowest (43.9).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ollerton | Neighbourhood | 10,323 | 926 | 89.7 |
| Boughton | Neighbourhood | 3,099 | 136 | 43.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in New Ollerton and Ollerton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (76).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 76 |
| On or near Turner Lane | 40 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 35 |
| On or near Swinton Copse | 32 |
| On or near Hazel Road | 25 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 25 |
| On or near Stepnall Heights | 24 |
| On or near Bentinck Close | 22 |
| On or near Oak Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Market Place | 21 |
Of the 861 crimes in New Ollerton and Ollerton with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 141 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 365 | 42.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 239 | 27.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 93 | 10.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 33 | 3.8% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
New Ollerton and Ollerton has an estimated population of 11,919 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (19%, against 34%) and more residents with no qualifications (26%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up New Ollerton and Ollerton average decile 3.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | New Ollerton and Ollerton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 18.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 16.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is New Ollerton and Ollerton a safe place to live?
New Ollerton and Ollerton recorded 84.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 547th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and criminal damage and arson.
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 August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (141).
Is crime in New Ollerton and Ollerton going up or down?
Recorded crime in New Ollerton and Ollerton was up 3% on the year before: 1,002 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 970 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of New Ollerton and Ollerton?
About 11,919 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers New Ollerton and Ollerton?
New Ollerton and Ollerton 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.