NG23 5AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NG23 5AX

NG23 5AX, Newark and Sherwood has recorded a total of 93 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This NG23 5AX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NG23 postcode area, which has experienced 53 crimes and a crime rate of 3.00 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NG23 5AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NG23 5AX, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (-2.78% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-34.78% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NG23 5AX Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Stodman Street with total crimes: 11

NG23 5AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35NA-2.78%
Violence and sexual offences15NA-34.78%
Public order9NA0.00%
Other theft8NA-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour8NA-75.76%
Criminal damage and arson5NA-61.54%
Vehicle crime3NA50.00%
Other crime3NA200.00%
Burglary3NA-40.00%
Bicycle theft1NA-50.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%
Drugs1NA-66.67%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting36NA-2.70%
Anti-social behaviour33NA-10.81%
Violence and sexual offences23NA-17.86%
Other theft14NA180.00%
Criminal damage and arson13NA44.44%
Public order9NA80.00%
Burglary5NA-54.55%
Drugs3NA200.00%
Vehicle crime2NA-33.33%
Bicycle theft2NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%
Theft from the person1NA-50.00%
Other crime1NA-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting37NA2.78%
Anti-social behaviour37NA3600.00%
Violence and sexual offences28NA40.00%
Burglary11NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson9NA-30.77%
Other theft5NA0.00%
Public order5NA25.00%
Vehicle crime3NA0.00%
Other crime2NA100.00%
Theft from the person2NA0.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting36NA63.64%
Violence and sexual offences20NA-25.93%
Criminal damage and arson13NA-13.33%
Public order4NA-55.56%
Bicycle theft2NA0.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%
Theft from the person2NA0.00%
Other crime1NA-50.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27NA80.00%
Shoplifting22NA-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson15NA150.00%
Public order9NA80.00%
Burglary4NA0.00%
Other theft4NA33.33%
Anti-social behaviour3NA-81.25%
Vehicle crime2NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Drugs2NA100.00%
Bicycle theft2NA0.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting26NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour16NA-40.74%
Violence and sexual offences15NA-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson6NA-14.29%
Public order5NA-37.50%
Burglary4NA-33.33%
Other theft3NA0.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%
Drugs1NA-50.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour27NA2600.00%
Shoplifting26NA-3.70%
Violence and sexual offences24NA33.33%
Public order8NA-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson7NA75.00%
Burglary6NA200.00%
Other theft3NA-62.50%
Other crime3NA50.00%
Drugs2NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA-83.33%
Robbery1NA0.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting27NA58.82%
Violence and sexual offences18NA-45.45%
Public order13NA85.71%
Other theft8NA60.00%
Vehicle crime6NA-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson4NA-60.00%
Other crime2NA100.00%
Burglary2NA-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA-95.45%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33NA32.00%
Anti-social behaviour22NA2100.00%
Shoplifting17NA-46.88%
Criminal damage and arson10NA25.00%
Vehicle crime8NA33.33%
Public order7NA-36.36%
Burglary5NA0.00%
Other theft5NA150.00%
Bicycle theft2NA-33.33%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-66.67%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting32NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences25NA0.00%
Public order11NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson8NA0.00%
Vehicle crime6NA0.00%
Burglary5NA0.00%
Bicycle theft3NA0.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Other theft2NA0.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202423
July 202428
June 202420
May 202427
March 202415
February 202424
January 202418
November 202333
October 202325

A total of 294 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202436
July 202437
June 202436
May 202422
March 202426
February 202426
January 202427
November 202317
October 202332

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
July 20245
May 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20248
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20245
June 20244
May 20249
March 20245
February 20248
January 202413
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202413
July 20249
June 202413
May 202415
March 20246
February 20247
January 20244
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202433
July 202437
June 20241
May 20243
March 202416
February 202427
January 20241
November 202322
October 20231

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242
February 20241
January 20246
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 202411
May 20244
March 20244
February 20246
January 20242
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
January 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NG23 5AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Shoplifting10
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting11
  • 3. Stodman Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Castle Gate
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Bridge Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chain Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Kirk Gate
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Martindale Lane
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 10. Wilson Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Mill Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Edward Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Clinton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Albion Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Eldon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Carter Gate
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Church Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Boar Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Middle Gate
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. B6166
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Castle Rising
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Brittania Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Rufford Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Crown Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. King Street
    Total1
    Burglary1