Calverton Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2024, Calverton recorded a crime rate of 8.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 1.2% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. The area's crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences (20 incidents, 33.9% of total crimes), followed by shoplifting (7 incidents, 11.9%) and criminal damage and arson (6 incidents, 10.2%). This pattern aligns with typical urban dynamics, where densely populated areas with commercial centres may see higher rates of violent and property crimes. The seasonal context of October—characterised by darker evenings and the approach of Halloween—may have contributed to increased opportunities for criminal activity, particularly in vandalism and anti-social behaviour. While the overall rate remains close to the UK average, specific categories such as drug-related crimes (0.8 per 1,000) are higher than the national average, suggesting localised pressures that may require targeted interventions. Conversely, anti-social behaviour (0.8 per 1,000) is 38% below the UK average, indicating potential effectiveness in community-based initiatives or policing strategies. The balance between violent and property crimes—each accounting for 33.9% of total incidents—highlights a dual focus for local authorities. This data underscores the importance of contextual analysis, as Calverton's crime trends are shaped by both national patterns and unique local factors, such as the built-up nature of the area and its proximity to broader Gedling infrastructure.

October 2024 saw dramatic shifts in Calverton's crime profile, with criminal damage and arson surging by 500% (from 1 to 6 incidents) and anti-social behaviour also rising sharply by 500% (from 1 to 6). Shoplifting increased by 250% (from 2 to 7), reflecting a potential spike in retail-related offences during the lead-up to Halloween. These increases contrast with declines in other areas: other theft and other crime both fell by 50% and 33.3% respectively, suggesting some categories may have been temporarily affected by seasonal factors. The rate of violence and sexual offences (2.7 per 1,000) aligns closely with the UK average, but drug-related crimes (0.8 per 1,000) are 208% above the national average, indicating a localised issue that warrants attention. Residents may find the 500% rise in criminal damage and arson particularly noteworthy, as it highlights a significant and rapid escalation in property-related offences.

Calverton's crime rate in October 2024 (8.0 per 1,000 residents) represents an 110.8% increase compared to the previous month's rate of 3.8 per 1,000. This jump reflects a marked shift in the local crime profile, with daily crime activity averaging 2 incidents per day. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 124 residents, highlighting the frequency of incidents within a relatively small population of 7,345. While the rate remains marginally below the UK average (8.1 per 1,000), the surge in specific categories—particularly criminal damage and arson—suggests a departure from recent trends. The population-scaled perspective underscores that, despite the overall rate being close to the UK average, the month-on-month volatility points to localized factors influencing crime patterns. These figures provide residents with a clearer sense of how their community's safety profile compares to both national benchmarks and previous months, emphasizing the need for ongoing monitoring.