Gedling Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Gedling's January 2024 crime profile reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 36.5% of all incidents. This concentration of violent crime contrasts with the UK average, where such offences account for 34.5% of total crimes. The area's overall crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents — 32.4% below the UK average — reflects a combination of effective local policing and demographic factors. Anti-social behaviour (19.7% of incidents) and shoplifting (9.2%) form the secondary crime mix, with both categories significantly below national averages. Seasonal context in January, characterised by post-holiday periods and reduced retail activity, may partly explain lower shoplifting rates compared to December. The dominance of violent crime in Gedling's profile suggests a combination of local demographics and community dynamics, though the area's rate remains lower than the UK average. This pattern is consistent with Gedling's position as a mixed-use local authority, where urban centres coexist with suburban areas, potentially influencing the distribution of crime types. The data also highlights that property crimes, while present, are less prevalent than in the UK as a whole, a trend that may reflect local initiatives targeting shoplifting and vehicle crime.

January saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with other crime rising by 88.9% (9 to 17 incidents) and vehicle crime increasing by 57.1% (14 to 22). These spikes contrast with declines in robbery (-50.0%), theft from the person (-50.0%), and possession of weapons (-37.5%). The balance of crime types reveals a persistent focus on violent crime, with 217 incidents (36.5% of total) — 31% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime type, remained stable at 117 incidents but was 1% above the UK average. Shoplifting, at 55 incidents, was 12% below the UK rate, a trend consistent with January's reduced retail footfall. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of local crime, with property crimes accounting for 32.8% of all incidents compared to 36.5% for violent crimes — a shift that may reflect seasonal patterns or targeted policing efforts.

Gedling's January 2024 crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents represents a 10.5% increase from the previous month's 4.5 per 1,000. This rise, while notable, still places the area 32.4% below the UK average. Daily crime figures show 19 crimes reported per day in January, a consistent rhythm that suggests ongoing community engagement with local policing initiatives. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 202 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure in a population-scaled perspective. This rate, though up from December, remains significantly lower than the UK average, indicating that Gedling's crime profile continues to diverge from national trends. The population of 120,179 provides a baseline for interpreting these figures, highlighting that the increase is proportionally modest within the area's demographic context.