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Newark-on-TrentTown

Crime in Newark-on-Trent

Recorded crime in Newark-on-Trent is 1.9 times the Newark and Sherwood average and 1.5 times the England and Wales average. Over 5 years it has fallen 4%. Most of the harm comes from violence and sexual offences. Police data to August 2026.

Within 1.5 km of the centre of Newark-on-Trent: about 17,879 residents in 17 neighbourhoods.

Safety
2/10High crime
Living
6.6/10Good
5-year change
−4%fewer crimes
vs the council
1.9×the Newark and Sherwood average
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Neighbourhoods by Safety

Newark and Sherwood 009E: Safety 1 out of 10, high crimeNewark and Sherwood 007F: no scoreNewark and Sherwood 007G: Safety 1 out of 10, high crimeNewark and Sherwood 007C: Safety 3 out of 10, above average crimeNewark and Sherwood 007A: Safety 4 out of 10, above average crimeNewark and Sherwood 009C: Safety 4 out of 10, above average crimeNewark and Sherwood 010A: Safety 3 out of 10, above average crimeNewark and Sherwood 009B: Safety 7 out of 10, low crimeNewark and Sherwood 007B: Safety 3 out of 10, above average crimeNewark and Sherwood 009D: Safety 5 out of 10, average crimeNewark and Sherwood 010B: Safety 3 out of 10, above average crimeNewark and Sherwood 009A: Safety 8 out of 10, low crimeNewark and Sherwood 007D: Safety 6 out of 10, average crimeNewark and Sherwood 010C: Safety 4 out of 10, above average crimeNewark and Sherwood 010E: Safety 4 out of 10, above average crimeNewark and Sherwood 011A: Safety 7 out of 10, low crimeNewark and Sherwood 012D: Safety 7 out of 10, low crime
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Within 1.5 km of the centre of Newark-on-Trent.

Crime over 5 years

Down 4% in 5 years Recorded crimes within 1.5 km of Newark-on-Trent, anti-social behaviour left out.

Sep 2021 – Aug 2022: 2,815 crimesSep 2021 – Aug 20222,815Sep 2022 – Aug 2023: 2,752 crimesSep 2022 – Aug 20232,752Sep 2023 – Aug 2024: 2,780 crimesSep 2023 – Aug 20242,780Sep 2024 – Aug 2025: 2,910 crimesSep 2024 – Aug 20252,910Sep 2025 – Aug 2026: 2,692 crimesSep 2025 – Aug 20262,692

What is recorded

Crime severity: 1.9× the Newark and Sherwood average (1.5× the England and Wales average). 155 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year.

  • Violence and sexual offences: 57% of the harm here
  • Burglary: 17% of the harm here
  • Robbery: 6% of the harm here

Anti-social behaviour: 44 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, not scored. Not a crime, so it is not part of the Safety score.

Crime by type

Recorded crimes per 1,000 residents per year, most serious first, not counting anti-social behaviour.

TypePer 1,000 a year
Robbery1.4
Burglary8.4
Violence and sexual offences44.3
Drugs3.3
Possession of weapons1.7
Other crime3.5
Other theft11.9
Theft from the person1.2
Vehicle crime8.1
Criminal damage and arson18.7
Public order11.7
Bicycle theft4.9
Shoplifting35.7

Postcode districts in Newark-on-Trent

Nearby towns

Council: Newark and Sherwood

Questions about crime in Newark-on-Trent

Is Newark-on-Trent a safe place to live?
Newark-on-Trent scores 2 out of 10 for safety (high crime), compared with every neighbourhood in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Crime severity is 1.9 times the Newark and Sherwood average.
Is crime going up or down in Newark-on-Trent?
Down 4% over 5 years, from 2,815 recorded crimes a year to 2,692.
What is the most common crime in Newark-on-Trent?
The most common recorded crime is violence and sexual offences, about 44 per 1,000 residents a year.
How does crime in Newark-on-Trent compare with Newark and Sherwood?
Crime severity in Newark-on-Trent is 1.9 times the Newark and Sherwood average.