Calverton Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2023, Calverton recorded 67 crimes, translating to 9.1 incidents per 1,000 residents—a rate 13.7% above the UK average. This figure, while not extreme, underscores the persistent challenge of crime in a built-up area within Gedling. The most common offences were shoplifting (32.8% of all crimes), violence and sexual offences (31.3%), and anti-social behaviour (10.5%). Shoplifting, in particular, surged to 22 incidents, significantly outpacing the UK average by 512%, a disparity that likely reflects the area's retail density and the seasonal context of longer evenings and bank holidays. These factors may have created conditions conducive to theft, especially as warmer weather extends socialising hours. The violent crime category, though slightly above the UK average (4% higher), remained relatively stable, with 21 incidents reported. Anti-social behaviour, however, declined by 58.8% compared to the previous month, possibly due to improved community engagement or seasonal shifts in activity patterns. The overall crime rate, though lower than April's 10.6 per 1,000, still highlights the need for targeted interventions, particularly in retail zones where shoplifting remains a pressing concern. The mix of property and violent crimes suggests a combination of local factors, including the area's character as a mixed-use urban centre with a concentration of retail and public spaces. This context is critical for understanding the patterns observed and for developing effective crime prevention strategies.

May 2023 saw an 83.3% increase in shoplifting, with 22 incidents reported—32.8% of all crimes—far exceeding the UK average by 512%. This spike aligns with the area's retail presence and the seasonal context of longer evenings and bank holidays, which likely contribute to increased opportunities for theft. Other crime also rose sharply, doubling from one to two incidents, though this category remains 114% above the UK average. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 66.7%, from three to one incident, a trend consistent with lower outdoor activity during warmer weather. Anti-social behaviour dropped by 58.8%, from 17 to seven incidents, possibly reflecting reduced alcohol-fueled incidents during May. The balance of crime shifted slightly toward property crimes, which accounted for 46.3% of the total (31 incidents), compared to 31.3% for violent crimes. This mix suggests that while public order issues remain a concern, property-related offences dominate the current crime profile.

Calverton's crime rate in May 2023 stood at 9.1 per 1,000 residents, a 14.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 10.6. This decline brings the area closer to its long-term average. above the UK's overall rate. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately two crimes reported each day in May, a figure that, while low, reflects the persistent presence of crime in a built-up area. When scaled to population, the monthly exposure rate of one crime for every 110 residents illustrates the frequency of incidents relative to the community size. This context is critical for residents assessing personal risk, as it shows that while the rate is not extreme, it is higher than the UK average. The drop from April to May may reflect seasonal factors, with warmer weather reducing certain types of crime while increasing others.