Crime in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood): statistics, rates and trends
237 crimes were recorded in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) at a glance
- Crime trends in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
- Types of crime in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
- Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
- Streets with the most crime in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
- Population and deprivation in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
- Questions about crime in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
- About this data
237 crimes were recorded in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 80 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) has the 1,295th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) | Newark and Sherwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 237 | 10,742 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.8 | 84.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,807 | 127,886 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) was highest in the year to July 2024 (327 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (182). Over the whole period it rose 4%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 237 | 40.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 272 | 46.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 327 | 56.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 182 | 31.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 263 | 45.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 239 | 41.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 226 | 38.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 220 | 37.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 228 | 39.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 29 |
| June 2026 | 17 |
| May 2026 | 8 |
| April 2026 | 15 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 19 |
| January 2026 | 22 |
| December 2025 | 14 |
| November 2025 | 18 |
| October 2025 | 27 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
| August 2025 | 20 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for other crime.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+48%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-63%) and other theft (-41%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 80 | 13.8 | 0.40 | +48% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 6.2 | 0.40 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 3.6 | 0.53 | -63% |
| Burglary | 19 | 3.3 | 0.93 | -10% |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.9 | 1.39 | +240% |
| Public order | 17 | 2.9 | 0.44 | +143% |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.8 | 0.43 | -41% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 2.4 | 0.29 | -36% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.7 | 0.35 | -29% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.42 | -60% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.35 | +0% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 0.05 | -75% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.13 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | -80% |
Violence and sexual offences in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 33.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 15.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 63% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 240% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 143% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Southwell (Newark and Sherwood), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Southwell (Newark and Sherwood).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calverton | 572 | 72.2 | +77% |
| Newark-on-Trent | 4,487 | 153.6 | +276% |
| Rainworth | 754 | 89.4 | +119% |
| Balderton | 876 | 59.5 | +46% |
| Ravenshead | 146 | 25.0 | -39% |
| Arnold | 2,937 | 74.5 | +83% |
| New Ollerton and Ollerton | 1,006 | 84.4 | +107% |
| Edwinstowe | 238 | 40.5 | -1% |
1 areas within Southwell (Newark and Sherwood), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Southwell had the highest rate (42.2 per 1,000) and Southwell the lowest (42.2). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwell | Neighbourhood | 9,214 | 389 | 42.2 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 18 |
| On or near Market Place | 17 |
| On or near Chimes Meadow | 16 |
| On or near Upton Road | 11 |
| On or near Lower Kirklington Road | 9 |
| On or near Metcalfe Close | 8 |
| On or near Supermarket | 8 |
| On or near Norwood Gardens | 7 |
| On or near Palace View | 7 |
| On or near Bull Yard | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 95 | 40.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 59 | 24.9% |
| Not recorded | 36 | 15.2% |
| Under investigation | 15 | 6.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 3.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% |
Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) has an estimated population of 5,807. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) sits in decile 9.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 51.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.2% |
| Social rented homes | 7.5% |
| Private rented homes | 15.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.2 |
Is Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) a safe place to live?
Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) recorded 40.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (36).
Is crime in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) was down 13% on the year before: 237 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 272 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)?
Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) is policed by Nottinghamshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Southwell (Newark and Sherwood). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.