Gedling Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Gedling's crime rate in June 2025 stood at 6.3 per 1,000 residents, marking a 22.2% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure, while showing a 10.1% increase from May's 5.7 per 1,000, continues to position the area as one of the safer local authority districts in England. The breakdown of crimes reveals a distinct profile: violence and sexual offences (290 incidents) accounted for 38.3% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (142 incidents) at 18.7% and shoplifting (83 incidents) at 11.0%. This distribution suggests a combination of community dynamics and urban environments, with violence-related offences remaining lower than the UK average (2.9 per 1,000). The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and longer daylight hours—may contribute to increased foot traffic in retail and leisure areas, potentially influencing shoplifting rates. However, the area's consistently low burglary and vehicle crime rates (0.1 and 0.2 per 1,000 respectively) could reflect effective policing strategies or environmental design features that deter property-related offences. While the rise in anti-social behaviour and shoplifting indicates areas for further attention, Gedling's overall performance underscores the effectiveness of long-term crime prevention measures in maintaining a safer environment for its residents.

June saw a 53.7% increase in shoplifting, the most significant rise among property crimes, potentially linked to summer retail activity. Anti-social behaviour also surged by 42%, though this remains 15% below the UK average. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 25.8%, a decline that aligns with reduced commuter traffic during the summer months. The 76.9% jump in drug-related offences raises questions about local enforcement patterns or seasonal shifts in illicit activity. Violence and sexual offences—accounting for 38.3% of all crimes—remain 16% below the UK average, suggesting targeted interventions may be sustaining lower rates despite the overall increase. Residents may find the 10.1% monthly rise in total crimes concerning, but the area's continued performance below national benchmarks indicates broader success in crime prevention strategies.

Gedling's crime rate in June 2025 rose by 10.1% compared to May's 5.7 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend. However, this remains well below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, with the area continuing to outperform national benchmarks in multiple categories. On a daily basis, 25 crimes were reported over the month, translating to roughly one crime for every 159 residents. This monthly exposure figure underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in Gedling compared to the UK average. While the increase from May is notable, the overall rate still places Gedling among the safer local authority districts in the country. The population context further highlights that 120,179 residents experienced a crime rate that is 22.2% lower than the national average, suggesting systemic factors such as community policing strategies or environmental design may contribute to sustained lower rates despite the recent uptick.