Gedling Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The most unexpected development in Gedling's October 2024 crime data was the doubling of bicycle theft, rising from 3 to 6 incidents. This jump, occurring in a district with an overall crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents—35.8% below the UK average—highlights a surprising shift in criminal activity. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 32.2% of all incidents (202 cases).7 per 1,000 is 36% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, which rose sharply by 122.6% to 118 incidents, now constitutes 18.8% of the total crime count. The seasonal context of October, with darker evenings and Halloween, may have contributed to increased anti-social behaviour. Shoplifting, at 11.9% of all crimes (75 cases), saw a smaller increase, reflecting the district's generally low property crime rates. The UK average for bicycle theft is 0.1 per 1,000, but Gedling's rate of 0.1 per 1,000 is 25% above, suggesting a potential gap in local prevention strategies for this category. Overall, Gedling's crime profile continues to demonstrate resilience, with most categories performing well below national averages, even as isolated spikes in specific areas warrant further scrutiny.

October 2024 saw a 100% increase in bicycle theft, rising from 3 to 6 incidents. This jump, which places the rate at 0.1 per 1,000 residents (25% above the UK average), contrasts sharply with the broader trend of declining crime in Gedling. Anti-social behaviour also surged by 122.6%, climbing from 53 to 118 incidents—a 1.0 per 1,000 rate that remains 22% below the UK average. Meanwhile, other theft fell by 32.6%, dropping from 46 to 31, indicating a possible shift in criminal activity away from property crimes. The category of drugs also saw a 14.6% decrease, from 48 to 41 incidents.3 per 1,000 remains 15% above the UK average. These divergent trends suggest complex dynamics at play, with some crime types rising unexpectedly while others decline, even as the district continues to perform well relative to national benchmarks.

Gedling's crime rate in October 2024 rose 12% from 4.7 to 5.2 per 1,000 residents compared to the previous month, marking a slight upward trend. This translates to approximately 20 crimes reported daily across the district, which serves a population of 120,179. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 191 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local community. While the overall rate remains 35.8% below the UK average, the month-on-month increase suggests shifting patterns that warrant closer examination. The daily crime count, though modest, reflects the persistent nature of crime in Gedling, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or commercial activity. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while the district is relatively safe compared to national standards, fluctuations in crime types and frequencies may indicate underlying pressures that require targeted interventions.