Gedling Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Gedling’s crime rate in December 2025 stood at 5.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 25.7% below the UK average of 7.0. This performance highlights a consistent trend of lower-than-national crime levels, reflecting the area’s character as a mixed-use local authority with a blend of residential, commercial, and green spaces. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture, accounting for 39.9% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (14.5%) and shoplifting (10.8%). These figures align with December’s seasonal context, where extended evenings and holiday-related activity may influence patterns of violence and anti-social behaviour. The relatively low rate of violent crime compared to the UK average is notable, potentially linked to community-focused policing strategies and the area’s infrastructure, which includes well-lit public spaces and accessible services. Shoplifting, while slightly above the UK average (5% higher), remains a manageable issue compared to other urban centres, due to the presence of retail outlets with robust security measures. The overall crime profile suggests a balance between proactive community engagement and the challenges of seasonal demand, such as increased foot traffic during Christmas shopping. These factors combined present a picture of a locality that, while not immune to crime, maintains a safer environment than the national benchmark through a combination of local initiatives and environmental design.

December 2025 saw notable shifts in Gedling’s crime mix, with burglary surging by 150% (6 to 15 incidents) and bicycle theft doubling (1 to 2). These increases, though modest in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal factors such as empty homes during the holiday period and reduced visibility under shorter daylight hours. Conversely, possession of weapons fell by 50%, and theft from the person dropped by 50%, suggesting that targeted policing efforts around anti-social behaviour and weapons possession may have yielded results. The crime mix also revealed stark contrasts with the UK average: violence and sexual offences were 18% below the national rate, while other crime categories—particularly ‘other crime’—were 87% higher. This divergence underscores the importance of localised crime analysis, as Gedling’s unique demographic and geographical features shape its crime profile differently than the national average. For residents, the 5.2 per 1,000 crime rate provides a clear benchmark for understanding the area’s safety relative to the UK, though specific categories like ‘other crime’ warrant closer attention for further contextual analysis.

Gedling’s December 2025 crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents marked a 6.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.6, reflecting a slight but consistent downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 20 crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, highlights the ongoing need for vigilance in high-traffic areas during the holiday season. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 193 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Gedling in a safer bracket compared to the UK average. This statistic, when contextualised against the local population of 120,179, illustrates that the majority of residents are not directly affected by crime on a daily basis. The comparison to the previous month also reveals a shift in crime patterns, with the decline in violent crimes potentially linked to seasonal closures of venues and reduced nightlife activity. However, the rise in burglary and bicycle theft suggests that environmental factors—such as unoccupied properties and increased theft opportunities during festive periods—require targeted interventions. These figures, when viewed alongside Gedling’s broader demographic and infrastructural characteristics, provide a nuanced understanding of the area’s crime dynamics relative to both the UK and its own historical trends.