Balderton Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 14,905 residents, Balderton recorded 69 crimes in December 2025, translating to 4.6 crimes per 1,000 people. This rate is 34.3% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, reflecting a safer environment compared to national trends. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (25 cases, 36.2% of total), followed by criminal damage and arson (15 cases, 21.7%). These figures align with seasonal patterns typical of December, when extended evenings, festive shopping, and holiday-related absences may influence crime dynamics. The lower-than-average violent crime rate contrasts with the significant overrepresentation of property crimes like criminal damage, which were 92% above the UK average. This divergence suggests localized factors, such as the area’s built-up character within Newark and Sherwood, may contribute to distinct patterns—linked to seasonal pressures on community spaces or unoccupied properties during the holidays. The overall crime rate, while modest, remains consistent with Balderton’s historical position as a relatively low-crime built-up area, though the spike in non-violent crimes highlights areas requiring further attention.

December 2025 saw stark shifts in crime trends, with other theft, shoplifting, and other crime each surging by 300%, 300%, and 200% respectively compared to November. This sharp rise in non-violent offences may reflect heightened retail activity during the Christmas shopping period, though the absence of corresponding increases in property crimes like burglary or vehicle crime suggests targeted patterns. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and public order offences fell by 71.4% and 33.3% respectively, likely due to the holiday season’s impact on public spaces and community gatherings. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, decreased by 19.4% (from 31 to 25 cases), a shift that could align with seasonal factors such as reduced alcohol consumption in public venues or increased home-based activities. Criminal damage and arson remained 92% above the UK average, a figure that may indicate localized vulnerabilities in infrastructure or community engagement during the holiday season. These fluctuations underscore the combination of seasonal rhythms and local crime dynamics in Balderton.

Balderton’s crime rate in December 2025 (4.6 per 1,000) marked a 13.2% increase from the previous month’s rate of 4.1, though it remains well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day—a figure that, while modest, highlights the persistent nature of localised issues. Over the course of the month, 1 crime was reported for every 216 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the national context but may feel more pronounced in a built-up area with limited spatial dispersion. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the 69 total crimes, Balderton’s relatively small size and lower-than-average violent crime rate contribute to a unique profile compared to larger urban centres. The contrast between Balderton’s below-average violent crime and above-average property crimes also suggests distinct challenges, possibly tied to the area’s infrastructure or seasonal pressures. While the increase from November is notable, the overall rate still positions Balderton as a safer environment than the UK average, with the majority of crimes falling into categories that may be more manageable through community-focused interventions.