Southwell Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Southwell's crime rate in February 2025 remained at 2.8 per 1,000 residents, 58.2% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This continued safety profile, despite seasonal fluctuations, reflects the area's character as a built-up district within Newark and Sherwood, where community-focused policing and low population density may contribute to sustained low crime levels. The most prevalent crime types were anti-social behaviour (25%) and shoplifting (25%), both of which saw notable shifts in February. Anti-social behaviour, typically linked to public spaces and social gatherings, declined by 42.9% from January, possibly due to reduced outdoor activity during winter. Shoplifting, however, rose to four incidents, matching the UK average for this category, suggesting vulnerabilities in retail areas that warrant closer attention. Violence and sexual offences, at 0.5 per 1,000, remained 79% below the UK average, highlighting the area's effectiveness in addressing violent crime. The seasonal context of February—characterised by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may explain the overall stability in crime rates, with property crimes (56.3%) slightly outpacing violent crimes (18.8%). These patterns underscore the importance of maintaining targeted interventions in retail sectors while capitalising on the natural decline in public disorder during colder months.

February 2025 saw a 42.9% decrease in anti-social behaviour, the most common crime in Southwell, bringing incidents from seven to four. This reduction aligns with the seasonal lull in public spaces during winter, though shoplifting incidents doubled to four, matching the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. Theft from the person rose by 100%, increasing from one to two incidents, a category where Southwell's rate is 87% above the UK average. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 83.3% from six to one, a stark contrast to the previous month. The area's violent crime rate of 0.5 per 1,000 is 79% below the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000, suggesting ongoing effectiveness in community policing strategies. These shifts highlight the combination of seasonal trends and specific retail vulnerabilities in the built-up area.

Southwell's crime rate in February 2025 stood at 2.8 per 1,000 residents, a 30.6% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.0 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the seasonal lull typical of winter months, when outdoor activity and foot traffic in retail areas tend to drop. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported every 28 days, translating to a local figure of roughly one crime per day. Over the course of the month, this equated to one reported crime for every 363 residents, illustrating the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the broader UK context. With a population of 5,809, the monthly exposure figure underscores the area's consistently low crime profile, particularly when contrasted with the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This population-scaled perspective highlights the effectiveness of local measures in maintaining public safety, even as specific categories like shoplifting saw notable increases.