Newark and Sherwood Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in Newark and Sherwood during November 2025, accounting for 31.7% of all reported incidents. With a total crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents, the area remained 1.4% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, a modest but notable edge in overall safety. This statistic, however, masks significant variations in specific crime types. Violence and sexual offences, while still the most prevalent category, were 11% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect the area's relatively stable community dynamics or the effectiveness of local policing strategies. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage were above UK averages, with the former 23% higher and the latter 70% higher. These discrepancies suggest that while the area is not uniquely prone to violent crime, it faces challenges in managing disruptive and property-related incidents. Seasonal factors likely played a role in shaping these patterns: the shortening days of November, coupled with the timing of Bonfire Night and the pre-Christmas shopping rush, may have contributed to increased social tensions and opportunistic crime. The dominance of violence and sexual offences, however, points to an ongoing need for targeted interventions in areas with high concentrations of nightlife or public spaces where such crimes are more likely to occur. The interplay between these factors—seasonal rhythms, local demographics, and policing efforts—illustrates the complex landscape of crime in this mixed urban-rural district.

November 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with robbery surging by 175% (from 4 to 11 incidents) and burglary increasing by 80% (from 25 to 45). These sharp rises contrast with declines in bicycle theft (-62.5%) and theft from the person (-62.5%), both falling to three incidents each. The breakdown reveals a notable shift in the crime mix, with violence and sexual offences (291 cases, 31.7% of total) remaining the dominant category, though they are 11% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, however, is 23% above the UK average, with 165 incidents reported. This divergence may reflect localised tensions or seasonal pressures, such as the timing of Bonfire Night and the start of the Christmas shopping period. For residents, the sharp increase in robbery underscores a need for heightened vigilance in high-traffic areas, particularly during evening hours.

Newark and Sherwood's November 2025 crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 represents a 4.5% increase from the previous month's 6.9 per 1,000. This shift suggests a temporary uptick in criminal activity, potentially influenced by seasonal factors such as the darkening evenings and the timing of Bonfire Night. On a daily basis, the area experiences approximately 31 reported crimes each day, a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents in a community of 127,886 residents. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 139 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while modest, highlights the persistent nature of crime in this area. Comparing this to the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, Newark and Sherwood remains slightly safer overall, though the localised increases in specific categories warrant attention. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the area is not uniquely vulnerable compared to the UK average, the concentrated nature of certain crime types—such as anti-social behaviour and criminal damage—may reflect localised pressures or community dynamics.