Carlton (Gedling) Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Carlton (Gedling) recorded a crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents in October 2024, marking a 35.8% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This sustained performance reflects a combination of local policing strategies and community engagement efforts. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 32.5% of all reported incidents, followed by shoplifting (18.3%) and anti-social behaviour (16.8%). These figures align with patterns observed in other built-up areas within Gedling, where retail centres and high streets typically drive shoplifting. October’s seasonal context—darker evenings, the clocks going back, and Halloween—likely contributed to higher incidents of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. Violent crime rates in Carlton were 36% below the UK average, suggesting effective community interventions or demographic factors such as a lower proportion of young adults. The area’s relatively low levels of property crime, particularly vehicle crime (57% below UK average) and burglary (70% below UK average), may indicate strong local security measures or a lower density of high-value assets compared to other regions. While the overall crime rate remains stable, the seasonal shift in crime types underscores the need for targeted strategies during periods of reduced daylight and increased community activity.

October 2024 saw sharp increases in bicycle theft (+300%) and vehicle crime (+233.3%), driven by factors such as Halloween-related activity or changes in local traffic patterns. Shoplifting also rose significantly (+88.5%), potentially linked to seasonal shopping trends or targeted retail theft. Conversely, crimes such as drugs (-65.4%) and other theft (-38.9%) decreased, possibly reflecting a temporary reduction in demand or improved enforcement. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.7 per 1,000, remained 36% below the UK average, highlighting Carlton’s relative safety in this category. Anti-social behaviour, though still a concern, was 30% below the UK average, suggesting effective community policing or a lower incidence of alcohol-related incidents. The data also shows that bicycle theft in Carlton was 25% above the UK average, indicating a unique local challenge that may require targeted measures such as increased bike parking or awareness campaigns. Residents may find the 300% increase in bicycle theft particularly concerning, as it reflects a sharp departure from previous trends and could signal a need for improved security infrastructure in local transport hubs.

The crime rate in Carlton (Gedling) rose by 11.3% from 4.7 per 1,000 in September to 5.2 per 1,000 in October 2024.8% below the UK average. This increase, while notable, is modest compared to the broader national context. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 9 crimes per day in October, a figure that may seem high to residents but is consistent with other built-up areas in Gedling. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 192 residents, a rate that is lower than the UK average when scaled to population size. This monthly exposure metric provides a useful perspective for residents, showing that the likelihood of being directly affected by crime remains relatively low. The population context—Carlton’s 51,560 residents—means that even small absolute changes in crime numbers can translate to meaningful shifts in local rates. For example, the 300% increase in bicycle theft corresponds to just four additional incidents, which, while significant, represents a small fraction of the total crime count. This underscores the importance of focusing on proportional changes rather than absolute numbers when assessing local crime trends.