Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Southwell, 2.2 crimes were recorded in April 2025 — a figure 71.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of approximately zero crimes per resident, reflecting a generally low-crime environment. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (46.2% of total), followed by criminal damage and arson (15.4%), with property crimes making up 38.5% of the total. Seasonal factors may partly explain the distribution, as spring weather and Easter holidays typically increase outdoor activity, potentially contributing to the rise in violence and public order offences. The low overall rate suggests that Southwell’s built-up area within Newark and Sherwood maintains a safer profile compared to the UK average, though local dynamics such as community engagement and policing strategies may further explain the trend. The crime profile shows no significant spikes in theft or burglary, which are often linked to urban centres or high-footfall areas. This suggests that Southwell’s character — a quieter, more rural-adjacent built-up area — may influence crime patterns differently than larger towns or cities. The absence of major spikes in property crime, despite the seasonal context, could indicate effective local measures or a lower density of commercial activity that might otherwise drive shoplifting or vehicle crime.

April 2025 saw a significant 80% drop in burglary and shoplifting compared to March, with both categories falling from five incidents to one. This decline may reflect heightened community awareness or seasonal factors, as Easter holidays often see reduced foot traffic in retail areas. Conversely, public order offences doubled, rising from zero to one incident, while theft from the person also increased from zero to one — the only crime category in Southwell to exceed the UK average for the month. Theft from the person at 0.2 per 1,000 residents was 25% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000, highlighting a specific vulnerability in this category. The violent crime rate of 1.0 per 1,000 (62% below the UK average) suggests that while violence remains a concern, it is far less prevalent than in other parts of the country. Anti-social behaviour also fell sharply by 75%, from four to one incident, potentially linked to the Easter break reducing opportunities for such incidents. These shifts underscore the importance of contextual factors — such as the timing of holidays and local events — in shaping crime trends, even in areas with generally low overall rates.

Southwell’s crime rate in April 2025 (2.2 per 1,000) represents a 59.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.5 per 1,000, marking a substantial improvement in safety metrics. On a daily basis, this equates to roughly zero crimes per resident over the course of the month, a figure that may reassure local residents of the area’s low-risk profile. Monthly exposure calculations show that one reported crime occurred for every 447 residents — a statistic that, while abstract, illustrates the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. When compared to the UK average, Southwell’s overall rate is 71.4% lower, and individual categories such as violence (62% below UK average) and criminal damage (47% below) further highlight this disparity. The population-scaled perspective is particularly meaningful for residents, as it contextualises the 13 total crimes recorded in April as a minor fraction of the area’s 5,809 residents. This suggests that Southwell’s crime profile, while not immune to fluctuations, remains consistently safer than national trends, possibly due to its smaller scale, lower population density, or community-focused policing approaches. The contrast between Southwell’s low rates and the UK average underscores the importance of local factors in shaping public safety outcomes, even within the broader national context.