Gedling Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Gedling’s November 2023 crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents places it 34.7% below the UK average of 7.5, a position that reflects both sustained safety efforts and the area’s unique characteristics. The top crime categories—violence and sexual offences (219 incidents, 37.4% of total), anti-social behaviour (120, 20.5%), and criminal damage and arson (56, 9.6%)—highlight a focus on interpersonal and property-related issues, which may be influenced by the district’s mix of urban and suburban environments. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.8 per 1,000, are 31% below the UK average, a figure that could be attributed to community policing initiatives or the absence of high-risk areas typically associated with higher violent crime rates. Anti-social behaviour, though a significant portion of the total, remains 5% below the national average, suggesting that local interventions may be addressing root causes effectively. The seasonal context of November—marked by dark evenings, Bonfire Night, and Black Friday—likely contributes to fluctuations in crime patterns, with retail areas experiencing increased theft and public order issues. However, the overall low rate and consistent performance relative to the UK average indicate that Gedling’s crime profile is shaped by a combination of demographic stability, effective law enforcement, and community engagement strategies that may mitigate risks during transitional periods.

November 2023 saw stark contrasts in crime trends across Gedling, with theft from the person surging by 300% (1 to 4 incidents) amid heightened foot traffic linked to Black Friday shopping. This sharp increase, while small in absolute terms, signals potential vulnerabilities in retail security or public awareness. Conversely, robbery fell by 70% (10 to 3), possibly reflecting seasonal changes in criminal activity or targeted policing efforts. Drug-related offences also rose sharply by 80% (10 to 18), a figure that may correlate with colder weather driving indoor drug use or increased illicit trade during the festive season. Theft from the person in Gedling is 100% below the UK average, a disparity that could be attributed to effective local prevention measures or the area’s demographic profile. Meanwhile, vehicle crime increased by 15% (20 to 23), linked to seasonal variations in car usage or parking patterns. These shifts highlight the combination of local factors and national crime trends, offering residents a nuanced view of their safety landscape.

Gedling's November 2023 crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents marks a 6.9% decrease from the previous month’s 5.2, continuing a downward trend observed in recent months. This reduction translates to approximately 20 crimes reported daily, a figure that, while local to Gedling, offers context for residents assessing risk levels. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 205 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in the area compared to national averages. When scaled to the local population of 120,179, this rate suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime in their daily lives. However, the comparison to the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000 highlights Gedling’s consistent performance as a safer area, a trend that may be influenced by local policing strategies, community engagement efforts, or broader socioeconomic factors. These figures, while not directly comparable to UK-wide daily or monthly metrics, provide a clear snapshot of how crime impacts individual residents in a specific geographic context.