Gedling Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2023, Gedling's overall crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents placed it 34.7% below the UK average, a significant deviation that reflects the area's unique characteristics. As a local authority district with a mix of urban and semi-rural communities, Gedling's crime profile is shaped by its diverse environments. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (37.4% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (20.5%) and criminal damage and arson (9.6%). This distribution aligns with the presence of multiple retail hubs and community spaces that may contribute to higher rates of violent and anti-social incidents. Seasonal factors also played a role: the approach of Christmas and the retail-focused Black Friday shopping period likely influenced patterns in property crimes, though shoplifting remained below the UK average by 45%. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, but Gedling's rate of 1.8 per 1,000 suggests a potentially effective local policing strategy or community engagement initiatives. However, the significant increase in theft from the person (300%) remains an outlier that may require further investigation into specific incidents or environmental factors. Overall, the area's crime picture illustrates a combination of local demographics, seasonal rhythms, and the effectiveness of existing crime prevention measures.

November 2023 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with theft from the person surging by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) — a sharp anomaly in an otherwise stable month. This spike, though small in absolute terms, warrants attention given its dramatic percentage change. Meanwhile, drug-related crimes rose by 80% (10 to 18), potentially reflecting seasonal factors such as increased social gatherings during Bonfire Night. Conversely, violent crimes remained below the UK average by 31%, with 219 incidents reported at a rate of 1.8 per 1,000 residents. The balance of crime types also shifted: property crimes (184) now account for 31.4% of total incidents, compared to 37.4% for violent crimes in October, indicating a slight shift towards property-related offences. Vehicle crime increased by 15% (20 to 23), possibly linked to colder weather prompting more car-related activity. These fluctuations underscore the complexity of local crime dynamics, even within a month that overall showed a decline in reported incidents.

Gedling's crime rate in November 2023 stood at 4.9 per 1,000 residents, a 6.9% decrease from the previous month's 5.2 per 1,000. This decline aligns with broader seasonal trends, as shorter evenings and reduced foot traffic in retail areas may contribute to lower opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 20 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the local context of a mixed-use district with both urban and semi-rural characteristics. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for roughly every 205 residents, a rate that is lower than the UK average and suggests a relatively stable environment compared to national trends. This monthly exposure metric provides a tangible sense of scale for residents, illustrating that the likelihood of encountering crime remains low in everyday interactions. The population of 120,179 further contextualises these figures, showing that even with 586 total crimes, the distribution across the area's diverse communities is diluted by its size.