Arnold Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Arnold’s crime profile in October 2025 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crimes, with the former slightly outpacing the latter. At 5.8 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area’s overall rate is 24.7% below the UK average of 7.7, a position that reflects broader patterns of safety in built-up areas within Gedling. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 32.2% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (20.3%) and public order offences (8.4%). This mix suggests that community tensions and public disorder remain significant concerns, though the absence of major violent incidents aligns with the area’s generally low crime environment. The seasonal context of October—marked by darker evenings and the Halloween period—may have influenced the spike in public order crimes, which surged by 111.1% compared to September. However, other categories, such as shoplifting, saw notable declines, potentially linked to reduced retail activity or targeted policing efforts. The interplay between these trends indicates that Arnold’s crime dynamics are shaped by both local factors, such as community events, and broader seasonal influences. The relatively low rates of burglary and vehicle crime (0.2 and 0.3 per 1,000 respectively) further support the area’s reputation as a safer built-up environment. increase in the overall rate compared to September signals the need for ongoing monitoring.

Public order crimes saw a dramatic 111.1% increase in October, rising from 9 to 19 incidents. This surge aligns with the seasonal context of Halloween, where increased foot traffic and community events may have contributed to heightened disorder. Meanwhile, shoplifting dropped by 33.3%, declining from 27 to 18 incidents—a shift that may reflect reduced retail activity during the month or improved security measures. Violent crimes, which account for 32.2% of total incidents, remain 29% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This contrast with property crimes, which make up 29% of reported incidents, highlights Arnold’s unique crime profile. The 7.1% month-on-month rise in overall crime rate, though modest, underscores the need to monitor trends in public order offences, which now dominate the monthly breakdown.

Arnold's crime rate in October 2025 rose by 7.1% compared to the previous month's 5.4 per 1,000 residents, reflecting a slight uptick in reported incidents. Daily crime activity averaged 7 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while local to Arnold, provides a tangible sense of the pace of incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 173 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relative safety of the area compared to national benchmarks. This figure, when contextualised against Arnold’s population of 39,335, suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime directly, though the slight increase from September may warrant closer attention to specific incident types. The population-scaled perspective also highlights that Arnold’s overall crime rate remains 24.7% below the UK average, reinforcing its position as a relatively low-crime built-up area within Gedling.