Mansfield vs Southwell — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Mansfield

NG19 · Nottinghamshire

276

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences89
  • Anti-social behaviour51
  • Other theft29

Southwell

NG25 · Nottinghamshire

18

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Other crime4
  • Public order3

Southwell has less crime — 18 vs 276 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Mansfield recorded substantially more crime than Southwell in April 2026 — 276 incidents compared to 18, a 15.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Mansfield sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (51) and Other theft (29), while Southwell has more Other crime (4) and Public order (3). Mansfield sits above the national average for recorded crime while Southwell is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mansfield or Southwell safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Southwell recorded fewer crimes than Mansfield — 18 vs 276 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Southwell is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Mansfield and Southwell?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Mansfield saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other theft while Southwell had more Other crime and Public order. Overall, Southwell recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 276).

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