Carlton (Gedling) Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In April 2025, Carlton (Gedling) recorded a crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 24.7% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This position as a relatively safer area within the UK reflects broader patterns in the local crime profile, where violent crime and anti-social behaviour remain lower than national benchmarks. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 28.2% of all incidents (84 cases), though this rate (1.6 per 1,000) was 39% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category (19.5%, 58 cases), was 17% below the UK average (1.3 per 1,000). The area’s built-up nature likely contributes to these figures, as urban centres often see higher anti-social behaviour due to concentrated populations but may benefit from community policing or local initiatives that reduce violent crime. Seasonal factors in April — Easter and spring weather — may have influenced activity, with increased outdoor engagement driving anti-social incidents while also reducing vehicle crime, which dropped 42.9% from the previous month. Shoplifting, however, remained a persistent concern, with rates 6% above the UK average (0.7 per 1,000). This divergence may reflect local retail patterns or targeted criminal activity in high-traffic areas. Overall, Carlton’s crime picture illustrates a balance between lower violent crime and specific property-related challenges, shaped by its urban character and seasonal rhythms.

April 2025 saw notable shifts in specific crime categories, with bicycle theft increasing by 100% (from 0 to 1 incident) — a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply, up 87.1% (31 to 58 incidents), potentially linked to the Easter holiday period and increased outdoor activity. Other theft rose 52.9% (17 to 26), indicating a trend in property-related offences. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped 42.9% (14 to 8), a decrease that may reflect seasonal changes in parking patterns or reduced demand for vehicle-related crimes during the spring. While shoplifting remained 6% above the UK average (0.7 vs 0.6 per 1,000), violent crime and anti-social behaviour were significantly lower — 39% and 17% below the UK averages respectively. These variations highlight the area’s unique crime profile, where property-focused offences show some divergence from national trends.

Carlton (Gedling) maintained a stable crime rate in April 2025, with a 5.8 per 1,000 figure — a 1.7% decrease from the previous month’s 5.9 per 1,000. This consistency suggests no major shifts in overall criminal activity, though local patterns remain distinct from national trends. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 10 reported crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 173 residents, a rate that underscores the relatively low exposure compared to the UK average. This monthly aggregate highlights that, despite fluctuations in specific categories, the area’s population remains less likely to be affected by crime than the national picture. The stability in the overall rate, combined with the lower-than-UK-averages for violent crime and anti-social behaviour, reinforces Carlton’s position as a safer built-up area within Gedling, though local challenges in shoplifting and property damage persist.