Southwell vs Thorne — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Southwell

NG25 · Nottinghamshire

24

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Burglary6
  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Shoplifting3

Thorne

DN8 · Doncaster

104

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences41
  • Anti-social behaviour20
  • Public order9

Southwell has less crime — 24 vs 104 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Thorne recorded substantially more crime than Southwell in February 2026 — 104 incidents compared to 24, a 4.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southwell sees higher rates of Burglary (6) and Shoplifting (3), while Thorne has more Anti-social behaviour (20) and Public order (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Southwell or Thorne safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Southwell recorded fewer crimes than Thorne — 24 vs 104 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Southwell is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Southwell saw higher rates of Burglary and Shoplifting while Thorne had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Southwell recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 104).

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