Total Crime Rate
23.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Gainsborough Road area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Collingham , and the 90th 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 Gainsborough Road (NG24 2NN) in the last 12 months was 23.7 per 1,000 residents and was 39.1% lower than the Collingham average (38.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -19.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Gainsborough Road (NG24 2NN), the main crime hotspot is near Hargon Lane. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Collingham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Old Rectory Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Branston Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Old Rectory Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Holme Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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