Gedling Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

October 2025 saw Gedling's overall crime rate at 5.3 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 31.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This marked improvement follows a seasonal pattern typical of autumn months, where darker evenings and Halloween festivities may influence crime dynamics. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 37.8% of all crimes reported, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.0%) and shoplifting (9.8%). The dominance of violent crime contrasts with the UK average, where violence accounts for 25% of all crime. Local factors such as Gedling's mix of urban and suburban environments likely contribute to this pattern, with high-traffic areas and community hubs potentially amplifying incidents of violence. Shoplifting rates, though lower than the UK average, remain a concern for local retailers, linked to the area's commercial centres. The seasonal context of October—marked by reduced daylight and seasonal events—may also play a role in shaping crime trends.

The most striking shift in October 2025 was the 72.7% increase in 'Other crime', which rose from 22 to 38 incidents. This category, which includes unclassified or complex offences, is 76% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. This spike, though unexplained by specific data, may reflect underreported or evolving criminal activity. Concurrently, possession of weapons saw an 80% increase, rising from 5 to 9 incidents, a trend that could signal heightened tensions or unaddressed safety concerns. In contrast, theft from the person dropped by 70% (from 10 to 3), linked to Halloween-related crime prevention efforts or seasonal variations in victim behavior. Public order offences also rose by 41.7%, tied to increased foot traffic during October events. These shifts highlight a combination of local conditions and broader crime patterns, with some categories defying expectations while others align with seasonal norms.

Gedling's crime rate in October 2025 rose 6.7% from the previous month's 4.9 per 1,000, though it remains significantly below the UK average. Over the course of October, one crime occurred for every 190 residents—a monthly exposure rate that suggests a relatively low risk of victimization compared to national benchmarks. On a daily basis, Gedling recorded approximately 20 crimes per day, a figure that translates to roughly one crime every 6 hours. This pace is slower than the UK average, which sees over 30 crimes per day in similar-sized areas. The population context—120,179 residents—further underscores the area's lower crime density, with violent crime rates (2.0 per 1,000) 25% below the UK average for this category. Residents may find the 70% drop in theft from the person (from 10 to 3 incidents) particularly reassuring, though the unexpected rise in 'Other crime' suggests areas for further local scrutiny.