Carlton (Gedling) Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

March 2023 saw Carlton (Gedling) maintain a crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 19.7% below the UK average of 7.6. This built-up area, likely a mix of residential and commercial zones, experienced a distinct crime profile compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 29.1% of all recorded crimes, a share significantly lower than the UK average of 34%. Anti-social behaviour, however, was higher at 24.4% of total crimes, 44% above the national rate. Shoplifting also stood out, with 13.3% of crimes—63% above the UK average—suggesting possible links to local retail activity or seasonal factors. The transition to spring, with evenings lengthening and clocks changing, may have influenced patterns. Property crimes (112 incidents) and violent crimes (92 incidents) together made up 67% of all recorded crimes, indicating a balance between property-related and personal safety concerns. The lower-than-average violent crime rate could reflect effective local policing or community initiatives, though no specific programmes are cited in the data. Seasonal shifts in behaviour, such as increased socialising during longer evenings, may have contributed to the higher anti-social behaviour rates. These findings highlight a combination of local characteristics and broader national trends.

March 2023 revealed stark contrasts in Carlton (Gedling)’s crime profile compared to UK averages. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.5 per 1,000 residents, was 44% higher than the UK rate of 1.0 per 1,000, suggesting potential links to local social dynamics or environmental factors such as public spaces. Conversely, violent crimes were 34% below the UK average, with 1.8 per 1,000 residents compared to the national rate of 2.7. This divergence may reflect differences in policing strategies, community engagement, or the area’s demographic makeup. Shoplifting, at 0.8 per 1,000 residents, was 63% above the UK average of 0.5, indicating a possible connection to local retail hubs or seasonal shopping patterns. For residents, the daily crime rate of 10 incidents per day provides a tangible metric for assessing local safety. The lower-than-average burglary rate (0.2 per 1,000) and vehicle crime rate (0.2 per 1,000) could signal effective security measures or lower foot traffic in certain areas. These findings underscore the importance of localized analysis in understanding crime trends.

In March 2023, Carlton (Gedling) recorded 316 crimes over 31 days, equating to an average of 10 crimes per day. This daily rate provides a clear benchmark for residents to gauge local safety in real-time. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 163 residents, a figure that contextualizes the scale of crime within the area’s population of 51,560. When compared to the UK average crime rate of 7.6 per 1,000 residents, Carlton’s rate of 6.1 per 1,000 places it in a safer bracket, though this must be balanced against the higher-than-average rates for specific offences such as anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. The monthly exposure figure of 1-in-163 residents is particularly useful for understanding the frequency of crime in a relatable way—equivalent to roughly one in five households experiencing at least one incident. This statistic, when paired with the breakdown of crime types, offers a nuanced view of safety that goes beyond aggregate numbers. The relatively low rates of burglary and vehicle crime, compared to the UK average, suggest that local security measures or environmental factors may be mitigating risks in these categories.