Total Crime Rate
31.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Church Street area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Boughton , and the 135th 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 Church Street (NG23 6PD) in the last 12 months was 31.9 per 1,000 residents and was 62.1% 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 8.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -21.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Church Street (NG23 6PD), the main crime hotspot is near Church Street, with 3 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Boughton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Church Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Church Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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