Edwinstowe Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Edwinstowe's crime profile in October 2025 reveals a stark contrast between its overall rate and the UK average, with the area's 2.2 crimes per 1,000 residents representing a 71.4% deficit compared to the national figure of 7.7 per 1,000. This built-up area within Newark and Sherwood, characterized by its smaller population of 5,377, maintains a crime profile that is predominantly shaped by anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33.3% of all reported incidents. The seasonal context of October — with darker evenings, the transition to British Summer Time, and the approach of Halloween — may have contributed to the rise in anti-social behaviour, which surged by 300% compared to September. While the overall crime rate remains exceptionally low, the data highlights a nuanced picture: violent crimes, though fewer in number, are 85% below the UK average, and property-related offences like shoplifting have decreased by 50% from the previous month. This suggests that while community-focused policing and the area's relatively low population density may contribute to the overall safety, specific seasonal factors could temporarily amplify certain types of incidents. The low rate of theft from the person (0.2 per 1,000) being 43% above the UK average underscores the need for targeted awareness, particularly in public spaces where Halloween-related activities might create opportunities for such crimes. Edwinstowe's crime picture, therefore, is one of consistent safety with occasional fluctuations influenced by local events and seasonal rhythms.

October 2025 saw a dramatic 300% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 1 to 4 incidents — the most significant single-month jump in this category. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in both theft from the person and other theft, suggests shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. Theft from the person in Edwinstowe (0.2 per 1,000) is 43% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, a stark contrast to other categories like violence and sexual offences, which are 85% below the national rate. The decline in shoplifting by 50% may reflect seasonal changes, with Halloween potentially diverting attention from retail areas. Meanwhile, possession of weapons — at 0.2 per 1,000 — is 186% above the UK average, a figure that, while statistically significant, remains an isolated incident in a low-crime area. Residents may find the 100% increase in theft from the person particularly noteworthy, given its departure from the area's usual crime profile.

Edwinstowe's crime rate in October 2025 rose slightly to 2.2 per 1,000 residents, a 19.9% increase from the previous month's 1.9 per 1,000. This translates to roughly 0 reported crimes per day across the 31-day period, reflecting the area's consistently low crime profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 448 residents — a monthly exposure rate that underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. While the overall rate remains 71.4% below the UK average, the shift in crime types between September and October reveals a notable trend: anti-social behaviour surged by 300%, while shoplifting and violence both declined by 50%. This contrast suggests seasonal factors, such as Halloween and darker evenings, may have influenced community interactions. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even with this increase, Edwinstowe's residents face significantly lower risks than the national average, reinforcing the area's status as a relatively safe place to live.