Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) maintains a crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents in August 2024, placing it 59.8% below the UK average of 8.2. This stark contrast highlights the area’s relative safety compared to national trends, particularly in property crime categories. The most prevalent crime type was burglary, accounting for 26.3% of all reported incidents (5 cases), though this rate remains 181% above the UK average for burglary. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson followed closely, each contributing 21.1% of total crimes. These figures suggest a mix of persistent local issues and broader patterns influencing the area. August, as a peak holiday month, likely amplifies risks associated with empty homes and transient populations, though the overall low rate indicates effective community policing or demographic factors. The area’s crime profile appears shaped by a combination of seasonal dynamics and local characteristics, with property crimes dominating over violent offences. Violent crimes accounted for just 10.5% of total incidents, a figure 89% below the UK average, pointing to a community where personal safety concerns are comparatively minimal. This data underscores Southwell’s position as a low-crime built-up area within a larger rural district, where targeted interventions may be less frequent but still impactful.

August 2024 saw significant fluctuations in crime trends, with burglary surging by 150% (from 2 to 5 incidents) and vehicle crime doubling from 0 to 1. These increases, though modest in absolute terms, contrast with a 75% drop in violence and sexual offences (from 8 to 2) and a 60% reduction in anti-social behaviour (from 10 to 4). The crime mix shifted markedly, with property crimes comprising 73.7% of all incidents (13 cases) compared to 10.5% for violent crimes, reflecting a pattern consistent with low-density areas where property vulnerabilities are more pronounced. Burglary’s 181% above UK average rate (0.9 vs 0.3 per 1,000) stands out as an anomaly, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as August’s influx of holidaymakers and the associated risk of unoccupied homes. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and other theft both recorded rates below UK averages, suggesting local efforts may be addressing community-level disturbances effectively. For residents, the 150% increase in burglary highlights the need for heightened vigilance during the holiday season, particularly in areas with higher transient populations.

Southwell’s crime rate in August 2024 (3.3 per 1,000) marks a 42.4% decrease from July’s rate of 5.7, illustrating a clear downward trend over the past month. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 1 crime per day in August, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure rate of 1 reported crime for every 306 residents. This monthly aggregate suggests that, over the course of a typical month, most residents would experience little to no direct interaction with crime, though the 1-in-306 statistic underscores the rarity of incidents in this small built-up area. When scaled to population size, the 3.3 per 1,000 rate places Southwell well within the safer end of the UK spectrum, particularly when compared to larger urban centres. The 42.4% month-on-month decline also aligns with seasonal patterns, as August’s typically lower population density and transient visitor activity may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. However, the persistence of burglary at 181% above the UK average indicates that localized factors—such as specific housing stock vulnerabilities or targeted criminal activity—continue to influence the area’s crime profile despite the overall downward trend.