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

The most striking development in Southwell’s June 2024 crime profile was the 600% surge in violence and sexual offences, a category that rose from one to seven incidents. This dramatic increase, though still 57% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, highlights an unexpected shift in the area’s crime profile. The overall crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000, 32.9% below the UK average of 8.2, was driven by anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43.8% of all reported crimes—71% above the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. This suggests that local factors, such as increased social activity during the summer months, may have contributed to the rise in anti-social behaviour, even as other categories like shoplifting and burglary declined. The seasonal context of June, with longer days and the start of tourism in nearby coastal areas, may have influenced patterns, though Southwell’s own character as a built-up area within Newark and Sherwood likely plays a role. While property crimes such as other theft and criminal damage and arson remained below UK averages, the spike in violence and sexual offences stands out as a critical anomaly. This could reflect a combination of increased community interactions, the impact of local events, or other unquantifiable factors that require further analysis. The data also shows that public order offences fell 51% below the UK average, linked to effective local policing or the area’s relatively low population density. Overall, June’s figures underscore the need for a nuanced understanding of how seasonal and local dynamics intersect with crime trends, even in areas with generally low crime rates.

June 2024 saw a 600% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from one incident to seven. This sharp rise contrasts with other categories, such as shoplifting, which fell by 50% from two to one. The crime mix shifted dramatically, with anti-social behaviour dominating at 43.8% of total crimes—71% above the UK average—while violence and sexual offences, though now the second most common category, remain 57% below the UK average. Other theft and criminal damage and arson also showed notable declines, 14% and 18% below UK averages respectively. These variations suggest a combination of local factors and broader trends, with anti-social behaviour possibly linked to increased social activity during the summer months. For residents, the 600% surge in violence and sexual offences is a key data point that may indicate a need for enhanced community safety measures in specific areas.

Southwell's crime rate in June 2024 rose 45.4% compared to May, climbing from 3.8 to 5.5 per 1,000 residents. This increase. below the UK average, reflects a shift in crime patterns over the month. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day, a figure that may seem low to residents but underscores the importance of consistent community vigilance. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 182 residents, a monthly exposure rate that aligns with the area’s character as a smaller, built-up district within Newark and Sherwood. While this figure is lower than the UK average when scaled to population size, it highlights the need for targeted local strategies to address specific crime types, such as the sharp rise in violence and sexual offences. The population context also means that each resident’s risk is relatively low compared to larger urban centres, but the concentration of certain crimes in June deserves closer attention to local factors.