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

Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) maintained a crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents in February 2024, placing it 42.3% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This marked improvement, particularly in violent crime, reflects a broader trend of reduced incidents, with violence and sexual offences dropping by 60.0% compared to the previous month. The area’s crime profile is dominated by property-related offences, which accounted for 70.8% of all reported crimes—17 out of 24 incidents. Shoplifting (25.0% of total crimes) and vehicle crime (20.8%) emerged as the most prevalent categories, both significantly exceeding UK averages. This disparity may be partly explained by Southwell’s characteristics as a smaller, built-up area within a rural district, where retail and vehicle presence could drive such offences. Seasonal factors also played a role, with the winter months contributing to lower outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull that may influence crime patterns. Violent crime remains exceptionally low, with only 2 incidents (0.3 per 1,000), 88% below the UK average. This suggests that the area’s social and environmental conditions—including strong community policing and lower population density—may contribute to the sustained reduction in violent crime. The overall crime rate, however, remains influenced by specific property-related trends, which require continued monitoring to ensure they do not escalate.

February 2024 saw a 60.0% reduction in violence and sexual offences, aligning with the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000 and highlighting a notable shift away from violent crime. However, vehicle crime surged by 150.0%, rising from 2 to 5 incidents, a figure 105% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000. This increase may partly reflect seasonal patterns, as winter months often see higher vehicle-related incidents due to increased indoor activity and potential vulnerabilities in vehicle security. Shoplifting also rose sharply by 100.0%, with 6 incidents recorded, a rate 85% above the UK average. This could be linked to the pre-spring lull in outdoor activity, which may drive more indoor retail visits and associated theft. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 80.0%, from 10 to 2 incidents, a trend consistent with the UK’s seasonal context of reduced outdoor activity. These shifts illustrate the combination of local conditions and broader national crime patterns.

Southwell's crime rate in February 2024 (4.1 per 1,000 residents) marked a 20.0% decline from the previous month’s 5.2 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained trend of reduced incidents. Daily crime statistics show an average of one reported crime per day over the 29-day period, a figure that underscores the area’s relatively low level of criminal activity compared to national averages. When scaled to the local population of 5,809, the monthly exposure translates to one crime occurring for roughly every 242 residents—a rate significantly lower than the UK average. This suggests that residents face a markedly reduced risk of experiencing crime compared to the national context, though localized spikes in specific categories like vehicle crime and shoplifting indicate areas requiring targeted attention. The contrast between Southwell’s monthly exposure and the UK’s broader statistics highlights the area’s unique position as a low-crime locale, where community-focused policing and environmental factors may contribute to the sustained reduction in overall incidents.