Crime in Newark-on-Trent: statistics, rates and trends
4,487 crimes were recorded in Newark-on-Trent in the 12 months to July 2026, 153.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Newark-on-Trent at a glance
- Crime trends in Newark-on-Trent
- Types of crime in Newark-on-Trent
- Newark-on-Trent compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Newark-on-Trent
- Streets with the most crime in Newark-on-Trent
- What happened after crimes were reported in Newark-on-Trent
- Population and deprivation in Newark-on-Trent
- Questions about crime in Newark-on-Trent
- About this data
4,487 crimes were recorded in Newark-on-Trent in the 12 months to July 2026, 153.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,235 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Newark-on-Trent has the 57th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Newark-on-Trent | Newark and Sherwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 4,487 | 10,742 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 153.6 | 84.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 29,214 | 127,886 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Newark-on-Trent was highest in the year to July 2020 (5,436 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (4,487). Over the whole period it fell 7%, 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 | 4,487 | 153.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 4,814 | 164.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 4,750 | 162.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 4,775 | 163.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 4,575 | 156.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 4,825 | 165.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 5,436 | 186.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 5,020 | 171.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 4,823 | 165.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 394 |
| June 2026 | 421 |
| May 2026 | 374 |
| April 2026 | 383 |
| March 2026 | 381 |
| February 2026 | 314 |
| January 2026 | 364 |
| December 2025 | 304 |
| November 2025 | 399 |
| October 2025 | 360 |
| September 2025 | 337 |
| August 2025 | 456 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Newark-on-Trent 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 anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in other crime (+39%) and possession of weapons (+22%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-33%) and shoplifting (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,235 | 42.3 | 1.23 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 829 | 28.4 | 1.85 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 743 | 25.4 | 3.07 | -28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 446 | 15.3 | 2.25 | +10% |
| Public order | 266 | 9.1 | 1.37 | -3% |
| Other theft | 221 | 7.6 | 1.18 | -10% |
| Burglary | 159 | 5.4 | 1.54 | -3% |
| Other crime | 158 | 5.4 | 2.56 | +39% |
| Vehicle crime | 152 | 5.2 | 1.06 | -23% |
| Bicycle theft | 76 | 2.6 | 3.16 | -33% |
| Drugs | 70 | 2.4 | 0.73 | -9% |
| Possession of weapons | 61 | 2.1 | 2.15 | +22% |
| Robbery | 49 | 1.7 | 1.24 | -9% |
| Theft from the person | 22 | 0.8 | 0.45 | -19% |
Violence and sexual offences in Newark-on-Trent
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Newark-on-Trent recorded 1,235 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 27.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Newark-on-Trent
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Newark-on-Trent recorded 829 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 18.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Newark-on-Trent
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Newark-on-Trent recorded 743 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 16.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Newark-on-Trent
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Newark-on-Trent recorded 446 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Newark-on-Trent
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Newark-on-Trent recorded 266 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Newark-on-Trent
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Newark-on-Trent recorded 221 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Newark-on-Trent
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Newark-on-Trent recorded 159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Newark-on-Trent
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Newark-on-Trent recorded 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Newark-on-Trent
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Newark-on-Trent recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Newark-on-Trent
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Newark-on-Trent recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Newark-on-Trent
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Newark-on-Trent recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Newark-on-Trent
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Newark-on-Trent recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Newark-on-Trent
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Newark-on-Trent recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Newark-on-Trent
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Newark-on-Trent recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Newark-on-Trent, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Newark-on-Trent.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newark-on-Trent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balderton | 876 | 59.5 | -61% |
| Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) | 237 | 40.8 | -73% |
| Bingham | 686 | 60.5 | -61% |
| North Hykeham | 915 | 58.9 | -62% |
| Calverton | 572 | 72.2 | -53% |
| New Ollerton and Ollerton | 1,006 | 84.4 | -45% |
| Waddington (North Kesteven) | 303 | 39.6 | -74% |
| Grantham | 5,152 | 114.0 | -26% |
4 areas within Newark-on-Trent, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Bridge had the highest rate (230.6 per 1,000) and Beacon the lowest (62.3). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge | Neighbourhood | 8,330 | 1,921 | 230.6 |
| Castle | Neighbourhood | 3,163 | 724 | 228.9 |
| Devon | Neighbourhood | 10,833 | 1,485 | 137.1 |
| Beacon | Neighbourhood | 8,273 | 515 | 62.3 |
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 Newark-on-Trent over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 280 |
| On or near Supermarket | 228 |
| On or near North Gate | 173 |
| On or near Carter Gate | 127 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 115 |
| On or near Parking Area | 114 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 103 |
| On or near Chain Lane | 99 |
| On or near Summer'S Road | 68 |
| On or near Stodman Street | 59 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Newark-on-Trent 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 | 1,296 | 28.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,236 | 27.5% |
| Not recorded | 829 | 18.5% |
| Under investigation | 339 | 7.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 327 | 7.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 147 | 3.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 129 | 2.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 57 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 53 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 24 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 24 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.3% |
Newark-on-Trent has an estimated population of 29,214. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Newark-on-Trent sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Newark-on-Trent |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.9% |
| Social rented homes | 20.8% |
| Private rented homes | 24.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 12.2% |
Is Newark-on-Trent a safe place to live?
Newark-on-Trent recorded 153.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Newark-on-Trent?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,235 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (829).
Is crime in Newark-on-Trent going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newark-on-Trent was down 7% on the year before: 4,487 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 4,814 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Newark-on-Trent?
Newark-on-Trent 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 Newark-on-Trent. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.