Gedling Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Gedling's crime profile in May 2025 reveals a combination of local demographics and seasonal factors. The area's overall crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents — 29.6% below the UK average — positions it as one of the safer local authority districts in England. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 38.5% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 14.5%. This pattern may reflect the area's mix of residential and commercial zones, where public spaces are heavily used during May's extended evenings. The seasonal context of longer daylight hours and increased outdoor socialising could partly explain the higher incidence of violent crime compared to other months. However, the rate of violence and sexual offences (2.2 per 1,000) remains 22% below the UK average, suggesting effective policing or community interventions. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.8 per 1,000, was 44% below the UK average, a figure that aligns with Gedling's relatively low population density and strong community cohesion. The category of 'Other crime' emerged as an outlier, with a rate of 0.2 per 1,000 — 25% above the UK average — though the specific nature of these incidents remains unclear from the data. This anomaly contrasts with the broadly lower rates observed across other categories, including shoplifting (25% below UK average) and public order offences (31% below UK average). The data suggests a generally low-crime environment, tempered by occasional spikes in specific categories. These trends may be influenced by Gedling's geographical position, with its proximity to larger urban centres affecting both crime patterns and police resource allocation.

May 2025 saw a dramatic 82.4% increase in vehicle crime, with incidents rising from 17 to 31. This spike may partly explain the overall shift in crime mix, as property-related offences now account for 33.4% of total incidents, up from 32.9% in April. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 43.8%, with reports dropping from 96 to 54 — a decline consistent with the start of summer, when retail footfall typically decreases. The category of 'Other crime' stood out as the only type significantly above the UK average, at 25% higher. This anomaly contrasts with most other categories, which were all below the UK average, including violence and sexual offences (22% below) and anti-social behaviour (44% below). For residents, the 25% increase in vehicle crime highlights the need for heightened vigilance in car parks and residential areas.

Gedling's crime rate in May 2025 fell to 5.7 per 1,000 residents, a 4.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.0. This downward trend aligns with broader patterns seen in similar urban-rural hybrid areas during the spring season, when community engagement initiatives often coincide with reduced outdoor activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 22 crimes per day in May, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 689 incidents into manageable, localised terms. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 174 residents, a ratio that places Gedling among the safer local authority districts in the UK. This monthly exposure rate, while low, should be considered alongside the area's population density and infrastructure, which may influence the distribution of incidents across different neighbourhoods.