Total Crime Rate
24.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Francklin Road area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Dover Beck , and the 95th lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Newark and Sherwood .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Francklin Road (NG14 7BG) in the last 12 months was 24.2 per 1,000 residents and was 19.8% lower than the Dover Beck average (30.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 12.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Francklin Road (NG14 7BG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Supermarket, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Morley'S Close (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Dover Beck| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Francklin Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Francklin Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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