Edwinstowe Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025 marked a troubling escalation in violent crime for Edwinstowe, a built-up area within Newark and Sherwood, despite the overall crime rate remaining 31.4% below the UK average. With 26 crimes reported—4.8 per 1,000 residents—the area's profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences (14 cases, 53.9% of total), a category that saw a 100% increase from the previous month. This surge, occurring against the backdrop of Christmas shopping, holiday parties, and extended periods of darkness, may have created conditions conducive to such incidents. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark contrast between violent and property offences: while property crimes accounted for only 19.2% of the total (5 cases), the 14 violent incidents underscore a significant imbalance in the crime mix. Anti-social behaviour. still contributed 19.2% of the total, reflecting ongoing challenges in community management. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson (4 cases) rose sharply, placing the area 35% above the UK average for this category, a figure that may be linked to seasonal factors such as increased property neglect during the holiday period. The relatively low rates of burglary (0.2 per 1,000) and drug-related crimes (0.2 per 1,000)—both below the UK average—suggest that while certain issues are intensifying, others remain under control. However, the combination of rising violence and the seasonal pressures of December raises concerns for residents, particularly as the area's small population (5,377) means each incident has a more pronounced impact on the community.

December 2025 saw a dramatic 100% increase in violence and sexual offences, with cases rising from seven to 14. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in drug-related crimes (from zero to one incident), marks a stark departure from previous trends. While anti-social behaviour fell by 16.7% (from six to five), the category of criminal damage and arson climbed 33.3% (from three to four), placing it 35% above the UK average. These shifts suggest a combination of factors, though the seasonal context of December—dark evenings, Christmas shopping, and holiday-related activity—may contribute to heightened opportunities for certain crimes. The rate of violence and sexual offences (2.6 per 1,000) aligns closely with the UK average, yet the absolute increase in cases is alarming for local residents. The absence of a significant rise in property crimes, such as burglary (0.2 per 1,000), which is 29% below the UK average, contrasts with the sharp uptick in violent incidents, underscoring a shift in crime dynamics.

Edwinstowe's crime rate remained stable at 4.8 per 1,000 residents in December 2025, matching the same figure recorded in the previous month. This consistency suggests no significant shifts in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a low but persistent level of incident frequency. When scaled to the population, this equates to one crime for roughly every 207 residents over the course of the month, a figure that contextualizes the risk within the community. While this monthly exposure is lower than the UK average, the distribution of crime types—particularly the sharp rise in violent offences—highlights areas for closer attention. The stability in the overall rate contrasts with the volatility in specific categories, such as the 100% increase in violence and sexual offences, which may signal emerging pressures despite the broader trend of consistency.