Crime in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood): statistics, rates and trends
240 crimes were recorded in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) in the 12 months to August 2026, 41.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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)
- Demographics of Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
- Questions about crime in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (78), anti-social behaviour (35) and criminal damage and arson (22) made up 56% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,274th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) | Newark and Sherwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 240 | 10,676 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.3 | 83.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,807 | 127,886 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) peaked in the year to August 2024 (324 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (192). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 240 | 41.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 273 | 47.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 324 | 55.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 192 | 33.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 234 | 40.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 268 | 46.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 223 | 38.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 196 | 33.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 254 | 43.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 23 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (61% below) and violence and sexual offences (61% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 61 to 78, while criminal damage and arson fell from 54 to 22 and anti-social behaviour fell from 48 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 78 | 13.4 | 34.2 | +28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 6.0 | 15.4 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -59% |
| Burglary | 18 | 3.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 18 | 3.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 18 | 3.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 16 | 2.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 2.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Southwell (Newark and Sherwood); the highest is Newark-on-Trent (149.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Ravenshead (28.2).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calverton | 573 | 72.3 | +75% |
| Newark-on-Trent | 4,378 | 149.9 | +263% |
| Rainworth | 764 | 90.6 | +119% |
| Balderton | 901 | 61.2 | +48% |
| Ravenshead | 165 | 28.2 | -32% |
| Arnold | 2,986 | 75.8 | +83% |
| New Ollerton and Ollerton | 1,002 | 84.1 | +103% |
| Edwinstowe | 253 | 43.1 | +4% |
Southwell is the one area listed within Southwell (Newark and Sherwood), with 40.5 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwell | Neighbourhood | 9,214 | 373 | 40.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (20).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 20 |
| On or near Market Place | 19 |
| On or near Chimes Meadow | 15 |
| On or near Upton Road | 11 |
| On or near Lower Kirklington Road | 10 |
| On or near Norwood Gardens | 9 |
| On or near Palace View | 7 |
| On or near Supermarket | 7 |
| On or near Bull Yard | 6 |
| On or near Metcalfe Close | 6 |
Of the 205 crimes in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 35 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 88 | 42.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 65 | 31.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 8.8% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 4.9% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 2.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) has an estimated population of 5,807 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (34%, against 19%), more retired residents (37%, against 22%) and less social housing (7.5%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) average decile 9.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 37.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) a safe place to live?
Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) recorded 41.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,274th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 78 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (35).
Is crime in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) was down 12% on the year before: 240 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 273 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)?
About 5,807 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 34% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)?
Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) is policed by Nottinghamshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.