Carlton (Gedling) Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

February 2026 marked a mixed picture for crime in Carlton (Gedling), with the overall rate of 4.3 crimes per 1,000 residents placing the area 32.8% below the UK average. This performance, while commendable, was not uniform across crime types. Violence and sexual offences dominated the monthly tally, accounting for 36% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 12.2%. The seasonal context of a winter month with limited outdoor activity may have influenced these patterns. drop in violent crimes from January’s 103 to 80 suggests broader trends at play. The category of 'other crime'—which includes unclassified or less defined offences—rose to 100% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect underreporting or localised anomalies. The area’s lower-than-average rates for anti-social behaviour (45% below) and shoplifting (14% below) align with its character as a built-up area within Gedling, where community policing and local initiatives may contribute to a generally lower incidence of public disorder. However, the absence of a clear seasonal pattern in property crimes—such as the 100% increase in burglary—suggests that localized factors, such as changes in housing occupancy or targeted criminal activity, may be at work. These dynamics underscore the need for continued monitoring of specific crime types, even as the area maintains its overall position below the national average.

February 2026 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with burglary surging by 100% to 10 incidents—up from 5 in January. This jump, though small in absolute terms, stands out against the backdrop of an overall 10.4% monthly decline in crime rates. Meanwhile, vehicle crime increased by 62.5%, from 8 to 13, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in local transport infrastructure or parking areas. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell sharply by 22.3%, dropping from 103 to 80, a decrease that may reflect the seasonal lull in outdoor activity. The breakdown also reveals that anti-social behaviour remained significantly below the UK average (45% below), while 'other crime'—a category encompassing less defined offences—was 100% above the national rate. For residents, the 100% increase in burglary highlights the need for heightened awareness around home security, particularly as the area moves into the spring season.

Carlton (Gedling)'s crime rate in February 2026 fell by 10.4% compared to the previous month, dropping from 4.8 to 4.3 per 1,000 residents. This decline, though modest, aligns with the seasonal context of a pre-spring lull, when outdoor activity typically diminishes. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 8 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall rate compared to the UK average. When scaled to the population of 51,560, this means that over the course of February, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 232 residents. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which would be expected given Carlton's overall 32.8% deficit in the national crime rate. The reduction in public order offences—down 46.7% from 15 to 8—suggests a possible shift in community dynamics or enforcement priorities. However, the significant increase in burglary (+100%) remains an outlier, raising questions about localized factors that may have contributed to this spike despite the broader trend of decline.