Total Crime Rate
30.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Templemans Way area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Southwell , and the 129th lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Newark and Sherwood .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Templemans Way (NG25 0EF) in the last 12 months was 30.6 per 1,000 residents and was 28.4% lower than the Southwell average (42.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -20.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Templemans Way (NG25 0EF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Chimes Meadow, where police recorded 17 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Metcalfe Close (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Southwell| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Metcalfe Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Chimes Meadow | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Upton Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Marrison Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Metcalfe Close | Under investigation |
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