Gedling Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In August 2024, Gedling’s crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents placed it 29.3% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This translates to a per-capita risk where every resident faces a 1-in-171 chance of a reported crime over the course of the month. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (31.5% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (24.3%) and shoplifting (10.3%). These figures align with Gedling’s character as a mixed urban-rural area, where retail hubs and community spaces may contribute to higher rates of anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Seasonal factors also played a role: August, a peak holiday month, saw increased tourism, which may have influenced patterns of theft and public order incidents. However, the overall stability of the crime rate compared to the previous month suggests that local initiatives or community vigilance may be mitigating risks. The UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.7 per 1,000) was 33% higher than Gedling’s rate, indicating a relatively safer environment for residents in this category. This contrast is consistent with Gedling’s lower population density and stronger community policing efforts compared to more densely populated UK regions.

August 2024 saw sharp increases in bicycle theft (+400%), theft from the person (+300%), and robbery (+150%) compared to July. These spikes may reflect seasonal patterns, such as increased cycling during warmer weather or heightened tourist activity in the area. Conversely, burglary fell by 29.4% (17 → 12), and vehicle crime dropped by 21.4% (28 → 22), possibly due to reduced summer holiday-related opportunities for theft. Gedling’s rate of violence and sexual offences (1.8 per 1,000) was 33% below the UK average (2.7 per 1,000), suggesting a lower risk of violent crime in the area. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.4 per 1,000, was also 3% below the UK average, which may reflect local efforts to manage community disputes or enforce public order regulations. The significant decline in other theft (from 50 to 37) could indicate improved security measures in commercial areas or greater awareness among residents. However, the 25% above UK average rate for 'other crime' (0.2 per 1,000) highlights areas where further data analysis may be needed to understand emerging trends.

Gedling’s crime rate in August 2024 remained stable at 5.8 per 1,000, matching the previous month’s figure exactly. This consistency suggests that local crime prevention strategies or environmental factors may be maintaining equilibrium. On a daily basis, 23 crimes were reported in Gedling, a figure that, while manageable, underscores the need for ongoing vigilance. Over the course of the month, the 1-in-171 chance of a reported crime per resident provides context for individual risk, though this is a monthly aggregate and does not reflect daily fluctuations. When compared to the UK average, Gedling’s population of 120,179 benefits from a crime rate that is 29.3% lower, a difference that could be attributed to its geographical diversity, which may dilute crime concentration compared to more densely populated areas. The daily crime figure of 23 in Gedling is lower than the UK average (which would be approximately 33 per day for a similar population), though no direct UK daily comparison is provided. This stability contrasts with the sharp month-on-month increases in specific categories like bicycle theft, highlighting the importance of targeted interventions for emerging trends.