Total Crime Rate
32.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Newark Road area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Boughton , and the 137th lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Newark and Sherwood .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Newark Road (NG22 9UH) in the last 12 months was 32.0 per 1,000 residents and was 61.9% lower than the Boughton average (84.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 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 Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 13.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -75.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Newark Road (NG22 9UH), the main crime hotspot is near Wellow Green. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Boughton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Goodwill Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Goodwill Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Merry Road | Under investigation |
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