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

For a population of 5,809 residents, Southwell recorded 22 crimes in May 2023, translating to a crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 people. This figure is 52.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, placing the area significantly in the safer half of the country. The most common crime category was anti-social behaviour, accounting for 50.0% of all reported incidents (11 cases), followed by violence and sexual offences (31.8%, 7 cases). These patterns align with May's seasonal dynamics: longer evenings and bank holidays likely contributed to increased socialising in public spaces, which may partly explain the prominence of anti-social behaviour. While property crimes remained low (3 cases, 1.9 per 1,000), the area's violent crime rate of 1.2 per 1,000 is 57% below the UK average for this category. This contrast with the national trend suggests a unique local context, linked to Southwell's character as a smaller built-up area with limited commercial density compared to larger urban centres. The absence of significant shoplifting or burglary incidents further supports the notion of a community where property crime is not a major concern, though the spike in anti-social behaviour indicates a need for targeted interventions during peak social periods.

May 2023 saw dramatic month-on-month increases in key crime categories. Anti-social behaviour surged by 450% (from 2 to 11 cases), marking the most significant jump in the dataset. Violence and sexual offences also rose sharply by 133.3% (from 3 to 7 cases), while public order offences doubled from 0 to 1. These increases contrast with the area's overall low crime rate but highlight specific vulnerabilities. Anti-social behaviour in Southwell is 43% above the UK average (1.9 vs 1.3 per 1,000), suggesting local factors may amplify such incidents during May's extended evenings. Conversely, violent crime in the area is 57% below the UK average (1.2 vs 2.8 per 1,000), a disparity that could reflect Southwell's lower population density and less concentrated nightlife compared to larger towns. Other theft and shoplifting rates are also well below national averages, with other theft at 49% below and shoplifting at 59% below the UK figures. These findings suggest that while certain categories are escalating, the area's overall safety profile remains distinct from national trends, particularly in relation to property crime.

The crime rate in May 2023 (3.8 per 1,000) represents a 100.5% increase compared to April's rate of 1.9 per 1,000, though it remains far below the UK average. On a daily basis, Southwell experienced approximately 1 crime per day in May, a figure that would translate to roughly one incident for every 264 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible measure of risk for residents, though this is a localised statistic and not directly comparable to national figures. When viewed through the lens of population size, the 22 crimes reported in May equate to a rate that is 52.5% below the UK average, underscoring the area's relative safety. However, the month-on-month jump in anti-social behaviour and violence suggests that localised factors—such as the timing of bank holidays or seasonal social patterns—may temporarily elevate certain crime categories. This contrast between the area's overall safety and specific monthly spikes highlights the importance of contextualising crime data within both national benchmarks and local dynamics.