Arnold Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Arnold's crime profile in September 2025, accounting for 30.7% of reported incidents. With an overall crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents, Arnold remains 27% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This rate, while lower than the national figure, reflects a combination of local factors, including the area's built-up nature within Gedling and seasonal dynamics. The prevalence of violence and sexual offences (65 incidents) underscores the need for targeted community initiatives, though the rate remains significantly lower than the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour (54 incidents) and shoplifting (27 incidents) form the second and third most common crime types, respectively. The seasonal context of September—marked by the start of the academic year and shorter evenings—may influence crime patterns, potentially increasing opportunities for theft from persons and vehicle crime while reducing outdoor activity that could lead to other types of offences. Violent crimes in Arnold are 34% below the UK average, suggesting that the area's characteristics, such as its proximity to commuter routes or community policing efforts, may contribute to this lower rate. The breakdown also reveals that property crimes, including shoplifting and vehicle crime, account for 25.5% of incidents, highlighting the need for continued focus on retail and transport security. These figures, when contextualised with the area's built-up environment and seasonal rhythms, illustrate a crime profile that is both distinct and manageable compared to national trends.

September saw a 200% increase in theft from the person, rising from 1 to 3 incidents. This spike may be linked to the start of the academic year, as students and staff return to the area. Vehicle crime also surged by 133%, jumping from 3 to 7 incidents, potentially reflecting increased traffic or parking activity during the month. Conversely, other theft fell by 53.8% (13 to 6), suggesting improved security measures or a shift in criminal focus. The crime mix shows a marked contrast to the UK average, with anti-social behaviour in Arnold at 1.4 per 1,000 residents—20% above the national rate of 1.2. This discrepancy may indicate local factors such as community dynamics or policing strategies. Meanwhile, violent crimes in Arnold are 34% below the UK average, with 1.7 per 1,000 residents compared to the national 2.6. This could reflect effective community engagement or the area's character as a relatively stable built-up area within Gedling.

Arnold's crime rate in September 2025 fell by 8.6% compared to the previous month, reflecting a decline from 5.9 to 5.4 crimes per 1,000 residents. This downward trend aligns with seasonal patterns as September marks the transition from summer to autumn, with shorter evenings potentially reducing opportunities for certain types of crime. On a daily basis, Arnold recorded approximately 7 crimes per day in September, a figure that contextualises the local experience of crime in a manageable timeframe. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate of 1 crime per 186 residents highlights the relatively low frequency of crime in the area. This figure is particularly significant when compared to the UK average, where Arnold's rate is 27% below the national level. The population context further underscores that Arnold's crime profile is distinct from the UK average, with a lower incidence of violent crimes and property-related offences. These statistics, when viewed through a population lens, provide residents with a clearer understanding of how crime affects their daily lives in comparison to national trends.