Southwell Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Property crimes dominated Southwell's crime profile in November 2023, accounting for 60% of all reported incidents. With a crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents, the area remains 42.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000—a position that reflects the built-up area's generally low-risk environment. The most prevalent category was criminal damage and arson, which rose sharply to five incidents this month.9 per 1,000 residents. Other theft, at 0.7 per 1,000, and anti-social behaviour, at 0.5 per 1,000, formed the next most common categories. These patterns are consistent with Southwell's character as a smaller, possibly more residential area within Newark and Sherwood, where property-focused crimes often dominate. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and extended darkness—may have influenced these trends. While violent crime remained relatively low at 0.7 per 1,000, the 54% deficit compared to the UK average for violence and sexual offences suggests a safer environment for residents. However, the sharp increase in criminal damage and arson raises questions about whether seasonal events or other local factors contributed to this spike. The overall crime picture illustrates a balance between typical low-level property offences and occasional spikes in specific categories, all within a framework that keeps Southwell significantly below national crime levels.

Criminal damage and arson saw an unprecedented 400% increase in November, rising from one incident to five. This surge, which far outpaced the UK average for this category by 53%, may be linked to Bonfire Night events and seasonal property maintenance activities. Other theft also jumped 300% from one to four incidents, a figure that suggests heightened retail activity around Black Friday. Conversely, anti-social behaviour decreased by 40% to three incidents, possibly due to reduced outdoor gatherings as evenings grew darker. Vehicle crime fell by 25% to three incidents, aligning with the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. Robbery—a category typically rare in Southwell—doubled from zero to one incident, a 100% increase that places the area 100% above the UK average for this category. These shifts highlight a combination of seasonal factors and local conditions that warrant closer examination.

Southwell's crime rate in November 2023 rose 18.8% from 3.6 to 4.3 per 1,000 residents compared to October, marking the first monthly increase since last summer. This shift brings the local rate closer to the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000.7% below national levels. On a daily basis, 25 total crimes over 30 days equate to roughly one reported incident per day—a figure that may seem low but reflects the area's smaller population. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 232 residents, a metric that contextualises the monthly exposure in a way that accounts for local demographics. While this rate is consistent with Southwell's generally low crime profile, the upward trend suggests a need for continued monitoring of emerging patterns, particularly in property-related offences that now constitute 60% of all crimes reported this month.