Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) recorded a crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents in August 2023, placing it 53.1% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark divergence from national trends highlights the area’s comparatively low exposure to crime. The most common offences were anti-social behaviour (22.7% of total crimes), criminal damage and arson (18.2%), and other theft (13.6%). These patterns align with the area’s likely character as a semi-rural built-up area, where community cohesion and limited commercial density may temper crime opportunities. Seasonal context suggests August’s peak holiday season could have influenced crime dynamics: while empty homes typically heighten burglary risks, local data shows burglary rates at 0.2 per 1,000—41% below the UK average. This discrepancy may reflect seasonal variations in property occupancy or local policing efforts. Violent crimes, at 0.5 per 1,000, were 81% below the UK average, suggesting a low incidence of personal violence. The prominence of anti-social behaviour—37% below the UK average—could indicate a focus on nuisance crimes rather than more severe offences, linked to local social dynamics or reporting practices.

August 2023 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Shoplifting increased by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents), a stark shift that may reflect seasonal retail activity or changes in policing priorities. Vehicle crime also rose by 100%, doubling from 0 to 2 incidents, though this remains a small absolute figure. Conversely, burglary fell by 66.7% (from 3 to 1 incident), and other crime dropped by the same margin, suggesting possible improvements in security measures or reduced opportunities for offenders. Anti-social behaviour remained the most prevalent category, but its rate of 0.9 per 1,000 was 37% below the UK average, indicating a lower incidence of disruptive behaviour compared to national trends. Violent crimes, at 0.5 per 1,000, were 81% below the UK average—a figure that may be influenced by the area’s demographic profile or effective community interventions. These shifts underscore the importance of monitoring specific crime types rather than relying solely on aggregate rates, as certain categories show marked departures from both historical trends and national benchmarks.

Southwell’s August 2023 crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 represents a 24.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.0 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend in local crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 1 crime per day in August, a figure that may feel low to residents but must be contextualised within the area’s population of 5,809. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 264 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than many urban centres. This statistic, while not directly comparable to UK-wide figures, suggests that residents face far fewer crime incidents relative to their population size. The drop in violent crime to 0.5 per 1,000—81% below the UK average—may be attributed to a combination of factors, including community engagement initiatives or the area’s social fabric. However, the rise in shoplifting and vehicle crime highlights the need for targeted strategies to address these specific vulnerabilities. Residents should note that while the overall rate is low, certain categories like vehicle crime require attention, as they show marked increases compared to previous months.