Newark and Sherwood Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2023, Newark and Sherwood recorded 980 crimes across its population of 127,886 residents, translating to a crime rate of 7.7 per 1,000 people—3.7% below the UK average. This figure represents approximately one crime for every 130 residents over the course of the month, a metric that underscores the area's relatively lower exposure to crime compared to national benchmarks. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (313 cases, 31.9% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (254 cases, 25.9%) and shoplifting (101 cases, 10.3%). These patterns align with the area's character as a mixed urban-rural district, where retail centres and community hubs may contribute to higher rates of anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Seasonal factors, including longer evenings and bank holidays, may have amplified social interactions in public spaces, consistent with the 16% increase in anti-social behaviour compared to April. However, the area's violent crime rate (2.5 per 1,000) is 10% below the UK average, suggesting effective policing or community initiatives in this category. Shoplifting's 63% surplus to the UK average may reflect the presence of high-traffic retail areas or targeted criminal activity in specific neighbourhoods. While these findings highlight local challenges, the overall stability in crime rates compared to previous months indicates a relatively balanced criminal landscape for Newark and Sherwood.

May 2023 saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with shoplifting rising by 23.2% to 101 incidents—a figure 63% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour also increased by 16%, reaching 254 cases, which is 50% higher than the national average. These spikes may reflect the impact of extended evenings and bank holidays, which align with local reports of increased outdoor socialising. Conversely, robbery fell sharply by 60% to just two incidents, the lowest recorded level for this category in the dataset. Possession of weapons decreased by 53.8%, from 13 to 6 cases, though this remains 43% above the UK average. The contrast between rising anti-social behaviour and falling vehicle crime (down 33% from the UK average) suggests shifting dynamics in local criminal activity, potentially influenced by seasonal factors.

Newark and Sherwood's crime rate in May 2023 remained stable at 7.7 per 1,000 residents, a 0.3% increase from April's 7.6 rate. This consistency suggests no major shifts in overall criminal activity. On average, 32 crimes were reported daily in May, a figure that translates to one crime occurring for every 130 residents over the course of the month. When scaled to the area's population of 127,886, this means nearly 1,000 crimes were recorded across 128,000 people—a rate that is 3.7% below the UK average. While the daily crime count provides a snapshot of local activity, the monthly exposure metric highlights the cumulative impact on residents. The area's crime profile shows stark contrasts with national averages in specific categories, such as anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, which demand further analysis to understand their local drivers.