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

Violence and sexual offences dominate Southwell’s crime profile in November 2024, making up 35.3% of the 17 reported crimes. This category alone is 61% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 residents, highlighting a stark contrast to national trends. The area’s overall crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents places it significantly below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, a gap that underscores Southwell’s relative safety. Criminal damage and arson, the second most common crime type, occurred at 0.9 per 1,000 residents, 58% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This suggests localized pressures, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night, which may have increased opportunities for such offences. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.5 per 1,000, remains well below the UK average of 1.1 per 1,000, indicating effective community management or lower population density in key areas. The low rate of shoplifting (0.2 per 1,000) compared to the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000 could reflect the area’s smaller retail footprint or proactive policing during Black Friday. November’s extended evenings and the timing of seasonal events like Bonfire Night likely contributed to shifts in crime patterns, with violence and sexual offences rising due to increased social interactions in darker conditions. These dynamics align with Southwell’s character as a built-up area within a rural district, where community cohesion and limited nightlife may temper broader UK trends.

Violence and sexual offences increased by 20% in November compared to October, rising from 5 to 6 incidents. This shift may be linked to the timing of Bonfire Night, which typically occurs in late November, creating conditions conducive to alcohol-fuelled incidents. Shoplifting, however, fell sharply by 66.7%, dropping from 3 to 1 incident, a decline possibly attributed to heightened police presence during Black Friday or reduced foot traffic in retail areas. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 25%, from 4 to 3 incidents, though this remains well below the UK average. The area’s violent crime rate of 1.0 per 1,000 residents is 61% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a disparity that may reflect Southwell’s smaller population and lower levels of transient populations. Conversely, criminal damage and arson at 0.9 per 1,000 residents is 58% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, suggesting localized vulnerabilities, tied to seasonal events or property-specific risks. These fluctuations illustrate how specific local factors can amplify or mitigate broader national trends, even within a relatively safe area.

Southwell’s crime rate in November 2024 (2.9 per 1,000 residents) represents a 39.2% decrease from October’s rate of 4.8 per 1,000, a significant decline that may reflect seasonal lulls in activity or effective interventions. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1 crime per day over the 30-day period, a low frequency that contrasts with larger urban centres. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 342 residents, a statistic that translates to a relatively low monthly exposure compared to areas with higher population densities. Given Southwell’s population of 5,809, this means that less than 0.3% of residents encountered a crime in November, a figure that reinforces the area’s status as a low-crime built-up area. The comparison to the UK average further emphasizes this safety, with Southwell’s overall rate being 61.8% below the national figure. However, the elevated rate of criminal damage and arson highlights the need for targeted measures in specific contexts, such as property maintenance or event management during seasonal celebrations. These metrics collectively illustrate a community that, while generally secure, requires attention to localized risks to maintain its low-crime profile.