Crime Rate in Southwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southwell

The total recorded crimes in Southwell, Newark and Sherwood, UK in May 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southwell crime rate of 7.96 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Southwell, encompassing approximately 4,775 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Southwell Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Private Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Kirklington Road with total crimes: 3
  • Monckton Drive with total crimes: 2

How safe is Southwell?

To understand the safety of Southwell, we need to analyze Southwell crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Newark and Sherwood:

    • In 2024, Southwell demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newark and Sherwood average, with 433 crimes compared to 484.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Southwell witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Newark and Sherwood.

    • In 2023, Southwell had fewer crimes than the Newark and Sherwood average, with 301 crimes compared to 387. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Southwell witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Newark and Sherwood.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Newark and Sherwood, Southwell has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Southwell Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Southwell has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 7.96 ranking 10th out of 20 in the Newark and Sherwood, UK

In 2024, the total Southwell crimes were 433. The crime rate of Southwell in 2024 was 90.67 (year) or 7.56 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Newark and Sherwood.

In 2023, the total crimes in Southwell were around 301 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.03 (year) or 5.25 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Newark and Sherwood.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southwell)CrimesRank (Southwell)CrimesRank (Southwell)
Bridge190 11,976 11,448 1
Devon130 21,287 21,277 2
Castle68 5774 4686 3
Ollerton92 3831 3614 4
Edwinstowe & Clipstone73 4729 5500 5
Balderton North & Coddington44 9429 9470 6
Rainworth South & Blidworth55 7601 6418 7
Beacon67 6501 7335 9
Sutton-on-Trent24 14337 12365 8
Rainworth North & Rufford48 8332 13256 11
Farndon & Fernwood29 12415 10220 14
Balderton South38 11354 11248 12
Lowdham20 15262 15245 13
Bilsthorpe26 13264 14217 15
Boughton15 18138 18129 16
Collingham17 17160 16121 17
Farnsfield17 16144 1794 18
Trent5 2188 1984 19
Dover Beck10 1937 2141 21
Muskham8 2077 2061 20

Southwell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 202410
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20257
February 20251
January 20258
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 202412
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 202510
February 20257
January 20255
December 20244
November 20248
October 202410
September 20249
August 20246
July 202412
June 202426
May 202413

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20257
December 20245
November 20241
September 20244
August 20244
July 202415
May 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20243

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Southwell in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Southwell postcode area is presented below.

1. Private Drive (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
2. Kirklington Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Monckton Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
4. Appletree Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Bull Yard (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. West Gate Mews (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Kirklington Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Church Street (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Raysmith Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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