Ravenshead Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Ravenshead during October 2023 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property offences, with a marked emphasis on non-violent categories. At 2.7 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area's overall crime rate sits 66.2% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, suggesting a relatively stable environment compared to national trends. The breakdown shows that violence and sexual offences constituted 25% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 18.8% and other theft at 12.5%. This distribution contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences make up 33.8% of all crimes. The lower proportion of violent crime in Ravenshead may reflect the area's character as a built-up residential zone within Gedling, where community cohesion and local policing efforts likely contribute to reduced aggression-related incidents. Seasonal factors also appear to influence the pattern: the transition to darker evenings in October, combined with Halloween-related activities, may have temporarily increased anti-social behaviour. However, the absence of significant spikes in property crime—such as burglary or vehicle crime—suggests that local infrastructure, such as well-lit streets and community watch schemes, may mitigate risks typically associated with lower-light conditions. The low rate of shoplifting (6.3% of total crimes) further indicates that retail environments in Ravenshead may be effectively managed to deter theft. This crime mix illustrates a community where social disorder and minor offences dominate, with limited exposure to more severe crimes, aligning with the area's likely demographic composition of settled households and limited commercial density.

October 2023 saw notable shifts in Ravenshead's crime dynamics, with anti-social behaviour tripling from one to three incidents—a 200% increase. This surge coincides with Halloween, suggesting that seasonal events and darker evenings may have temporarily exacerbated disruptive behaviour. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences decreased by 20% compared to the previous month, from five to four incidents, potentially reflecting a seasonal dip in aggression-related crimes. The category of 'other theft' also fell by 33.3%, from three to two cases, indicating possible improvements in local security measures or reduced opportunities for petty theft. Ravenshead's performance against UK averages reveals stark contrasts: violence and sexual offences here are 74% below the national rate, while possession of weapons is 186% above the UK average, highlighting an unusual spike in this category. This discrepancy may point to targeted enforcement or reporting patterns rather than a genuine increase in weapon-related crime. The single instance of robbery in October, 100% above the UK average, underscores the need for continued vigilance in high-risk areas. For residents, the most immediate insight is the 16 crimes reported over the month—a daily average of one—emphasising that while the area remains relatively safe, localised issues such as anti-social behaviour require ongoing attention.

Ravenshead's crime rate in October 2023 rose by 45.5% compared to the previous month's rate of 1.9 per 1,000, reflecting a modest but measurable uptick in reported incidents. This increase, however, remains far below the UK average, with the area's overall rate still 66.2% lower than the national figure. On a daily basis, the 16 crimes reported over 31 days equate to roughly one crime per day, a figure that, while not negligible, is consistent with the area's historically low crime profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 368 residents, illustrating the relatively low probability of encountering crime for local households. When contextualised against the population of 5,891, this monthly exposure translates to a 0.27% chance of being directly affected by crime—a statistic that, while abstract, offers reassurance to residents. The comparison to the previous month also reveals a shift in crime patterns: while the overall rate increased, the nature of incidents remained focused on non-violent categories. This contrast with broader UK trends, where property crime often dominates, reinforces the idea that Ravenshead's crime challenges are distinct. The absence of a significant rise in property-related offences, despite the seasonal context, suggests that local factors—such as community engagement or effective policing—may be playing a role in maintaining this balance.