Calverton Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Calverton's crime profile in October 2023 shows a mixed picture of stability and specific fluctuations, with the overall crime rate at 6.4 per 1,000 residents — 20% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, contributing 36.2% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (14.9%) and criminal damage and arson (12.8%). This distribution suggests a focus on interpersonal and property-related issues, with the latter category showing a marked anomaly in its UK comparison. The seasonal context of October — including the transition to darker evenings, the Halloween period, and the clocks going back — may have influenced crime patterns. The relatively low rate of shoplifting (83% below the UK average) and other theft (13% above) highlights the complexity of local crime dynamics, potentially shaped by Calverton's status as a built-up area within Gedling, where community policing and local initiatives may play a role. The balance between violent and property crimes also aligns with the characteristics of a commuter belt suburb or similar urban environment, where both residential and commercial activity contribute to varying offence types. While the overall rate remains below the national average, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson warrants further attention, as does the significant decrease in anti-social behaviour, which may reflect targeted interventions or seasonal changes in public activity.

The most striking month-on-month shift in October 2023 was the 200% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 2 to 6 incidents. This surge, coupled with a parallel 200% rise in vehicle crime (from 1 to 3), signals a notable uptick in property-related offences. These changes contrast sharply with declines in shoplifting (-75%, from 4 to 1) and anti-social behaviour (-53.3%, from 15 to 7), which may reflect seasonal adjustments in community activity. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 36.2% of all crimes, though they were 15% below the UK average for this category. The sharp rise in criminal damage and arson, which is 27% above the UK average for this offence, raises questions about potential local factors such as increased vandalism during darker evenings or Halloween-related activity. Residents may find the 75% drop in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, suggesting a possible reduction in retail theft during the month.

Calverton's October 2023 crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents marks a 4.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.7 per 1,000, reflecting a continued trend of stability in local crime levels. Daily crime activity remains low, with an average of two crimes reported each day over the 31-day period. This translates to a monthly exposure figure of one reported crime for every 156 residents, a metric that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the local population. While the overall rate is lower than the UK average, the comparison to the previous month highlights a subtle shift in crime dynamics. The population-scaled perspective underscores that residents are less likely to experience crime than the national average, though specific categories like criminal damage and arson show significant fluctuations. These figures, when viewed alongside the broader context of Calverton's built-up area within Gedling, suggest a balance between localised factors and wider regional trends.