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Burglary Rates in Southwell

Newark and Sherwood, East Midlands, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Southwell recorded 38 burglaries in the last 12 months. Even around the UK mid-range, a visible, professionally installed alarm makes your home a harder target.

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Burglaries (12 months)

38

3.31 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

500

43.5 per 1,000 residents

2% below the UK average2% above the East Midlands regional average

How does Southwell rank?

Within Newark and Sherwood

8 of 21 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

63th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

4
1
1
2
2
4
4
7
1
7
3
2
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
180
36%
Other Crime
162
32%
Anti-social Behaviour
74
15%
Burglary
38
8%
Vehicle Crime
21
4%
Shoplifting
14
3%
Drug Offences
6
1%
Robbery
3
1%
Theft from Person
2
0%

Property mix in Southwell

Source: Census 2021 · 4,854 households

Detached 59%Semi-detached 25%Terraced 8%Flats 8%

The most common property type in Southwell is Detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Southwell homeowners

Most homes in Southwell are detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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