Arnold Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Arnold, 4.9 crimes were reported in February 2024, placing the area 31% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly 7 crimes per day, or one reported crime for every 203 residents over the course of the month. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (35.6% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (21.7%) and shoplifting (9.8%). These figures highlight a pattern where interpersonal conflicts and public disorder dominate over property crimes, a trend consistent with Arnold's character as a built-up area within Gedling, likely featuring a mix of residential and commercial zones. The winter month of February, with its low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull, may partly explain the relatively lower property crime rates compared to busier seasons. However, the high proportion of violence-related offences suggests ongoing challenges in managing public safety, potentially influenced by factors such as community dynamics or seasonal social patterns. While shoplifting and criminal damage saw notable increases, these may be linked to retail activity during the pre-Easter period or the movement of transient populations through the area. The data also reveals a stark contrast to the UK average, with violence and sexual offences in Arnold occurring at a rate 28% below the national average, indicating a possible effectiveness in local policing strategies or community engagement efforts for this category. Yet, anti-social behaviour remains slightly above the UK average, pointing to areas for targeted intervention.

February 2024 saw sharp increases in shoplifting (up 46.2% from 13 to 19 incidents) and criminal damage and arson (up 45.5% from 11 to 16). These rises contrast with significant declines in vehicle crime (-62.5%, from 8 to 3) and burglary (-50%, from 10 to 5), suggesting seasonal shifts in criminal activity. The dominance of violence and sexual offences (35.6% of all crimes) over property crimes indicates a clear imbalance in the crime mix, with violent crime rates in Arnold 28% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, while contributing 21.7% of total crimes, was 5% above the UK average, highlighting a localised challenge in managing disruptive conduct. 'other crime'—a category encompassing a range of non-specific offences—rose by 25%, climbing from 8 to 10 incidents. This increase, combined with the 114% above UK average rate for this category, warrants closer examination of what these unclassified offences might entail. Residents might find the 46.2% rise in shoplifting particularly concerning, as it suggests either increased retail theft or the presence of transient populations in the area during this period.

Arnold's crime rate in February 2024 was 4.9 per 1,000 residents, a 3.1% increase from the previous month's rate of 4.8. This slight upward trend contrasts with the area's overall position below the UK average. On a daily basis, Arnold experienced approximately 7 crimes per day in February, a figure that provides a tangible sense of frequency for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 203 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, while modest, underscores the importance of maintaining vigilance. When scaled to the area's population of 39,335, the 4.9 per 1,000 rate means that roughly 194 crimes were reported, with the majority falling into categories of violence, anti-social behaviour, and shoplifting. This distribution differs from the UK average, where property crimes and theft from the person tend to be more prevalent. Arnold's population context also plays a role: as a built-up area within Gedling, its relatively lower crime rate compared to the UK average may reflect the effectiveness of local policing strategies or the characteristics of its community. However, the 5% above UK average rate for anti-social behaviour suggests that specific local factors—such as the density of residential areas or the presence of public spaces—may contribute to this category's persistence.