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Crime in Southwell

Southwell had 68 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 52.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 36th of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 28% above the middle Dorset area. Crime was up 6% on the three months before.

DT5, Dorset · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Southwell

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52.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
36 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
+6%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common28 in 3 months

Month by month

24 Mar 21 Apr 19 May 23 Jun 27 Jul 18 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Southwell. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2841%
anti-social behaviour1725%
theft812%
criminal damage57%
vehicle crime34%
other crime34%
public order23%
weapons11%

Southwell against Dorset

TypeSouthwell per 1,000Middle Dorset areaChange
Violence21.614.9▼ 32%
Burglary01–
Vehicle crime2.31.3–
Anti-social behaviour13.113.2▲ 13%
Theft and robbery6.93.4–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Portland82.6▼ 10%
Chiswell77.3▼ 6%
Fortuneswell74.7▼ 8%
Castletown72.9▼ 8%
Easton67.9▼ 1%
Southwell52.4▲ 6%
Weston45.6▼ 6%
See every Dorset area ranked on the crime in Dorset page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Southwell a safe area?

Southwell had about 52.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 36 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Southwell?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (28), followed by anti-social behaviour (17) and theft (8).