Carlton (Gedling) Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

June 2023 marked a summer-driven shift in Carlton (Gedling)’s crime profile, with the area maintaining a crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents—24.7% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. The seasonal transition to longer days and the start of summer likely influenced patterns, particularly in retail and public spaces. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime breakdown, accounting for 30.8% of all incidents, though this rate (2.0 per 1,000) was 32% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed at 25.4% of all crimes (1.6 per 1,000), a figure 8% above the UK rate, possibly reflecting increased social activity in public areas during warmer weather. Shoplifting emerged as a significant concern, with a 95.5% increase from May and a rate of 0.8 per 1,000—48% above the UK average. This could be attributed to the summer shopping season and the area’s built-up retail presence, which may draw transient populations. Property crimes overall remained relatively low, with burglary, vehicle crime, and other thefts all below UK averages. The contrast between Carlton’s lower violent crime rates and its above-average shoplifting figures highlights the interplay of local factors: a stable, low-density urban environment with accessible commercial hubs. While the area benefits from a consistent crime profile below national benchmarks, the spikes in specific categories like shoplifting and 'other crime' suggest the need for targeted interventions during peak seasons.

The most dramatic shift in June 2023 was a 95.5% surge in shoplifting, rising from 22 to 43 incidents. This spike, though not reaching UK averages for the category (0.5 per 1,000), suggests seasonal factors like summer tourism or increased retail activity in local stores. Concurrently, 'other crime' jumped 300% (3 to 12), and drug-related incidents rose 125% (4 to 9), indicating potential shifts in policing focus or unreported activity. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category (30.8% of all crimes), but they were 32% below the UK average (2.9 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour (25.4% of all crimes) was 8% above the UK rate (1.5 per 1,000), possibly linked to increased public space use during summer. Vehicle crime fell 50% (10 to 5), and robbery dropped 50% (2 to 1), though these decreases may reflect temporary factors like reduced alcohol-related incidents or improved community engagement. Residents might find the 48% above-UK-average rate for shoplifting (0.8 per 1,000) particularly relevant for local retail security measures.

Carlton (Gedling) recorded a crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents in June 2023, a 6.5% increase from the previous month’s rate of 6.0. This corresponds to roughly 11 crimes reported daily, though local fluctuations in reporting or seasonal activity may influence this figure. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 156 residents, a metric that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population of 51,560. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, reflecting Carlton’s position as a built-up area with historically lower crime rates. The 24.7% deficit compared to the UK’s 8.5 per 1,000 rate underscores a consistent trend of lower violent crime and property crime rates, though recent spikes in specific categories like shoplifting and 'other crime' suggest localized pressures. The population-scaled perspective shows that while crime is present, it remains proportionally less frequent than in many other areas, aligning with Carlton’s character as a relatively stable, low-density urban environment within Gedling.