Carlton (Gedling) Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Carlton (Gedling), 4.6 crimes were reported in December 2023, significantly below the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000. This translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 216 residents over the course of the month, a figure that may partly reflect the area’s relatively low overall crime profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36.8% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (15.9%) and shoplifting (15.5%). These patterns align with the seasonal context of December, a month marked by Christmas shopping peaks, extended dark evenings, and the temporary absence of residents during holiday periods. While the area’s crime rate is lower than the UK average, certain categories such as shoplifting (43% above UK average) and possession of weapons (67% above UK average) stand out as areas requiring further attention. The dominance of violence and sexual offences may be linked to local factors such as the density of public spaces or the presence of transient populations during festive periods. Meanwhile, property crimes remain relatively low, with vehicle crime and theft from the person both 100% below UK averages, influenced by the area’s built-up character and limited rural isolation. The seasonal shift toward indoor activities may also contribute to the relative decrease in outdoor-related offences such as criminal damage and arson, which fell by 36.8% compared to the previous month.

December 2023 saw several notable shifts in Carlton (Gedling)’s crime profile. Possession of weapons and robbery both surged by 200% compared to November, rising from one to three incidents each, a stark increase that may reflect heightened tensions during the festive season or increased enforcement activity. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 87.5%, from 16 to 2 incidents, possibly due to reduced car usage during the holiday period or improved security measures. Shoplifting remained a persistent concern, with rates 43% above the UK average, suggesting that retail environments in the area may be particularly vulnerable to this type of offence. This contrast with the significant decline in other property crimes, such as vehicle crime and theft from the person, which were both 100% below UK averages, highlights a combination of different types of property-related offences. The relative safety of the area in terms of violent crime, with violence and sexual offences 35% below the UK average, may be attributable to local policing strategies or the character of the built-up area. Residents should be aware that while overall crime rates are low, specific categories such as shoplifting and weapon possession warrant closer attention, particularly in high-traffic retail zones during peak shopping periods.

December 2023 marked a 9.4% decrease in Carlton (Gedling)’s crime rate compared to November, with the overall rate dropping from 5.1 to 4.6 per 1,000 residents. This decline, though modest, aligns with the typical seasonal patterns observed in built-up areas during the winter months, when reduced outdoor activity and increased home occupancy may contribute to lower crime rates. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 8 crimes per day in December, a figure that, when scaled to the population, equates to one crime occurring for roughly every 216 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which would imply a higher frequency of crime in similar-sized communities. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Carlton (Gedling) is among the safer built-up areas in the UK, with violent crime rates 35% below the national average and property crime rates consistently lower than the UK benchmark. However, this relative safety does not extend to all categories—shoplifting and weapon possession, in particular, remain above UK averages, underscoring the need for targeted interventions in specific sectors of the community. The contrast between these figures and the overall crime rate illustrates the importance of examining crime data at both the aggregate and categorical levels to fully understand local risk profiles.