Total Crime Rate
32.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Village Way area has the 26th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Balderton South , and the 138th 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 Village Way (NG24 4SX) in the last 12 months was 32.1 per 1,000 residents and was 58.1% lower than the Balderton South average (76.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 9.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 23.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Village Way (NG24 4SX), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Walter'S Close, where police recorded 4 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Fosse Road (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Balderton South| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Fosse Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Staveley Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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