Ravenshead Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Ravenshead's crime profile in September 2023 demonstrates a stark contrast to the UK average, with a total crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents—76.2% below the national figure of 8.0 per 1,000. This marked deviation from the UK norm positions Ravenshead as one of the safer built-up areas within Gedling, though the data suggests that the area's low crime rate is not uniform across all categories. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 45.5% of total crimes (5 incidents), with a rate of 0.9 per 1,000 that is 67% below the UK average for this category. This may be influenced by seasonal factors, as September marks the start of the academic year, potentially bringing increased foot traffic and interactions in public spaces. Other theft (27.3% of total crimes) and criminal damage and arson (18.2%) also contributed to the crime mix, though both remain significantly below national averages. The absence of a clear seasonal spike in crime—despite the month's alignment with back-to-school and university freshers' week—suggests that local conditions, such as effective policing or community cohesion, may mitigate typical September crime patterns. The area's low rate of anti-social behaviour (0.2 per 1,000, 85% below the UK average) further reinforces the idea that Ravenshead's crime profile is shaped by factors distinct from the national trend, though the exact mechanisms remain to be explored.

September 2023 saw a sharp increase in violence and sexual offences, rising by 150% from 2 to 5 incidents—a jump that, while significant, remains 67% below the UK average for this category. Other theft also rose by 50%, from 2 to 3 incidents, though this rate (0.5 per 1,000) is still 17% below the national average. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 83.3%, from 6 to 1 incident, suggesting a possible reduction in community tensions or increased enforcement efforts during the month. The breakdown of crimes reveals a balanced mix of property and violent offences, with property crimes (5 incidents) and violent crimes (5 incidents) each contributing equally to the total. This balance contrasts with the UK's typical skew toward property crime, indicating a unique local dynamic. A resident might note that the low rate of criminal damage and arson (0.3 per 1,000) is 50% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect effective local prevention strategies or the area's physical characteristics.

Ravenshead's crime rate in September 2023 (1.9 per 1,000 residents) reflects a marked decline from the previous month's rate of 4.1 per 1,000, representing a 54.1% reduction. This decrease aligns with a broader trend observed in the area, where the daily crime count averaged 0 incidents over the 30-day period—a figure that underscores the relatively low incidence of crime in Ravenshead compared to the UK average. When considering the monthly exposure, the data reveals that over the course of September, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 536 residents. This statistic, when contextualised against the local population of 5,891, highlights the area's position as one of the safer built-up areas within Gedling. The low crime rate is further amplified by the fact that Ravenshead's violent crime rate (0.9 per 1,000) is 67% below the UK average for this category, indicating a significant deviation from national trends and suggesting that the area may have specific characteristics—such as strong community policing or socio-economic factors—that contribute to its comparatively low crime levels.