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

Violence and sexual offences dominate Southwell's crime profile in November 2025, accounting for 55.6% of all reported crimes. With a crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents, the area is 57.5% below the UK average of 7.3, reflecting a consistently lower crime environment compared to national trends. The 10 incidents of violence and sexual offences recorded this month contrast sharply with the 5 property-related crimes, highlighting the dominance of personal safety concerns over theft or burglary. This pattern aligns with the area's likely character as a relatively small built-up area within Newark and Sherwood, where community dynamics and local policing may contribute to lower property crime rates. Seasonal factors in November—dark evenings, Bonfire Night celebrations, and Black Friday shopping—may have influenced crime patterns, with increased foot traffic contributing to the 11.1% rise in violence and sexual offences compared to October. However, the overall stability in violent crime rates compared to previous months suggests that local initiatives or community engagement efforts may be playing a role in maintaining safety. The low levels of burglary, shoplifting, and criminal damage further reinforce the area's distinct crime profile, which appears to diverge from typical urban crime trends observed in larger centres.

November 2025 saw a 50% increase in anti-social behaviour incidents, rising from 2 to 3 cases—a shift that may reflect heightened community tensions or seasonal pressures during the month. Violence and sexual offences rose by 11.1% compared to October, though they remain 34% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This category's dominance—accounting for 55.6% of all crimes—suggests a need for targeted interventions in areas where such incidents are concentrated. Conversely, burglary and criminal damage and arson both fell by two-thirds (66.7%) from October, likely due to seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and reduced outdoor activity. Shoplifting also decreased by 33.3%, from 3 to 2 incidents, a trend consistent with the broader decline in property-related crimes. All property crime categories in Southwell are significantly below UK averages: shoplifting is 52% lower, burglary 33% lower, and other theft 61% lower. These figures indicate a safer environment for property owners compared to the national picture, though the rise in anti-social behaviour and violence underscores the need for ongoing community policing efforts.

Southwell's crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 in November 2025 marks a 33.3% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.7, demonstrating a marked improvement in local safety. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1 crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that may be contextually low for a built-up area but warrants ongoing monitoring. Monthly exposure to crime in Southwell means that over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 323 residents—a ratio that places the area well below the UK average in terms of frequency. With a population of 5,809, the 18 total crimes reported this month equate to a manageable burden for local law enforcement and community resources. This comparison to the previous month's rate highlights a positive trajectory, though the fluctuation in specific crime types—such as the rise in anti-social behaviour—suggests that certain challenges persist. The relatively low crime levels compared to the UK average reinforce Southwell's position as a safer environment, though the data also indicates that targeted efforts may be needed to address the specific increases in violent and disorder-related incidents observed this month.