Carlton (Gedling) Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Carlton (Gedling)’s crime profile in August 2025 reflects a distinct balance between property and violent crime, with the latter dominating at 35.4% of all incidents. The area’s overall crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents is 37% below the UK average, placing it among the safer built-up areas in the region. Violent crimes, particularly those involving sexual offences and anti-social behaviour, accounted for nearly two-thirds of all reported incidents, a pattern consistent with urban centres where social interactions and nightlife activity can drive such offences. Property crime, while lower than violent crime, remained significant, with shoplifting (6.8%) and burglary (4.6%) contributing to the mix. August’s seasonal context—peak holiday period, increased tourism, and empty homes—likely contributed to the 140% rise in burglary, a trend that aligns with national patterns where unoccupied properties become vulnerable targets. Anti-social behaviour, though less severe than the UK average, remained a persistent issue, possibly linked to the area’s population density and social dynamics. The relatively low rates of vehicle crime (4.6%) and drug-related offences (4.6%) suggest that Carlton (Gedling) may have effective community policing or environmental design measures that mitigate these risks. However, the sharp increase in 'other crime'—a broad category encompassing unclassified incidents—raises questions about emerging trends or reporting inconsistencies that warrant further analysis. This month’s data underscores the importance of contextual factors in shaping local crime patterns, where August’s unique characteristics may temporarily amplify certain risks while suppressing others.

The month-on-month shift in crime types reveals a notable shift in the balance between property and violent crime. Violent crime, which accounted for 35.4% of all incidents in August, outpaced property crime (27.8%), a reversal from prior months. This trend may reflect seasonal factors, such as increased social activity during August’s peak holiday period. Burglary saw a sharp increase of 140% (5 to 12 incidents), potentially linked to August’s pattern of empty homes or increased tourism. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 58.1% (from 43 to 18), due to reduced retail footfall during school holidays. Anti-social behaviour, though still the second most common crime type, remained 32% below the UK average at 1.0 per 1,000. The rise in 'other crime' by 133.3% (6 to 14) suggests emerging patterns that warrant closer examination, though the category’s broad definition limits direct interpretation. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of crime in Carlton (Gedling), where local factors may temporarily override broader trends.

August 2025 saw Carlton (Gedling)’s crime rate fall to 5.1 per 1,000 residents, a 5.4% decrease from July’s 5.4 per 1,000. This brings the area’s monthly exposure to 1 crime per 196 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents for local residents. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 8 crimes per day, a figure that aligns with the area’s built-up nature and population density. When compared to the UK average, Carlton (Gedling) remains significantly safer, with its crime rate 37% below the national average. This contrast highlights the effectiveness of local policing strategies or community factors that may be reducing crime in ways that diverge from national trends. The population-scaled perspective shows that while 8 crimes occur daily, these incidents are spread across a community of 51,560, suggesting that the impact per individual remains relatively low. This comparison underscores the importance of localised data in understanding crime patterns that may not be reflected in broader national statistics.