Crime in Newark-on-Trent: statistics, rates and trends
4,378 crimes were recorded in Newark-on-Trent in the 12 months to August 2026, 149.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Newark-on-Trent
- Questions about crime in Newark-on-Trent
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,219), anti-social behaviour (771) and shoplifting (751) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 69th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Newark-on-Trent | Newark and Sherwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 4,378 | 10,676 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 149.9 | 83.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 29,214 | 127,886 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Newark-on-Trent of any year here (4,378 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 4,378 | 149.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 4,813 | 164.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 4,795 | 164.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 4,685 | 160.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 4,671 | 159.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 4,797 | 164.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 5,392 | 184.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 5,051 | 172.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 4,887 | 167.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 347 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Newark-on-Trent recorded notably more shoplifting (3.0 times the national rate), bicycle theft (2.9 times the national rate) and other crime (2.7 times the national rate), and notably less theft from the person (55% below) and drugs (25% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 113 to 165, while bicycle theft fell from 120 to 69 and shoplifting fell from 999 to 751.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,219 | 41.7 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 771 | 26.4 | 15.4 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 751 | 25.7 | 8.5 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 429 | 14.7 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Public order | 255 | 8.7 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Other theft | 210 | 7.2 | 6.4 | -14% |
| Other crime | 165 | 5.6 | 2.1 | +46% |
| Vehicle crime | 152 | 5.2 | 5.0 | -20% |
| Burglary | 151 | 5.2 | 3.6 | -12% |
| Drugs | 72 | 2.5 | 3.3 | -6% |
| Bicycle theft | 69 | 2.4 | 0.8 | -42% |
| Possession of weapons | 62 | 2.1 | 1.0 | +11% |
| Robbery | 50 | 1.7 | 1.4 | -9% |
| Theft from the person | 22 | 0.8 | 1.7 | -21% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Newark-on-Trent has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest towns.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newark-on-Trent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balderton | 901 | 61.2 | -59% |
| Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) | 240 | 41.3 | -72% |
| Bingham | 683 | 60.2 | -60% |
| North Hykeham | 934 | 60.1 | -60% |
| Calverton | 573 | 72.3 | -52% |
| New Ollerton and Ollerton | 1,002 | 84.1 | -44% |
| Waddington (North Kesteven) | 317 | 41.4 | -72% |
| Grantham | 5,191 | 114.8 | -23% |
Of the 4 areas within Newark-on-Trent, Castle had the highest crime rate (229.8 per 1,000) and Beacon the lowest (63.9), 4 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle | Neighbourhood | 3,163 | 727 | 229.8 |
| Bridge | Neighbourhood | 8,330 | 1,868 | 224.2 |
| Devon | Neighbourhood | 10,833 | 1,417 | 130.8 |
| Beacon | Neighbourhood | 8,273 | 529 | 63.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in Newark-on-Trent over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (278).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 278 |
| On or near Supermarket | 227 |
| On or near North Gate | 168 |
| On or near Carter Gate | 136 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 115 |
| On or near Parking Area | 110 |
| On or near Chain Lane | 101 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 98 |
| On or near Summer'S Road | 67 |
| On or near Stodman Street | 59 |
Of the 3,607 crimes in Newark-on-Trent with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 771 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,277 | 35.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,227 | 34.0% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 329 | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 296 | 8.2% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 152 | 4.2% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 134 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 58 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 55 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 26 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 25 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Newark-on-Trent has an estimated population of 29,214 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (25%, against 34%) and more social housing (21%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Newark-on-Trent average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Newark-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 12.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Newark-on-Trent a safe place to live?
Newark-on-Trent recorded 149.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 69th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Newark-on-Trent?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,219 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (771).
Is crime in Newark-on-Trent going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newark-on-Trent was down 9% on the year before: 4,378 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 4,813 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Newark-on-Trent?
About 29,214 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Newark-on-Trent?
Newark-on-Trent 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.