Ravenshead Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2024, Ravenshead—situated within the Gedling borough—recorded a crime rate of 2.0 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 73% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area’s relatively low exposure to crime, though the nature of incidents reveals a clear dominance of property-related offences over violent crimes. Of the 12 total crimes reported, 8 were property-related, including shoplifting, vehicle crime, and criminal damage, while only 2 were violent offences. This imbalance may be partly explained by Ravenshead’s character as a built-up area with limited commercial density, where property crimes are more likely to occur in isolated or under-monitored spaces. Seasonal context also plays a role: January, a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail footfall and shorter days, typically sees a decline in outdoor crimes but may still witness spikes in targeted theft or vandalism, as evidenced by the 100% increase in shoplifting and criminal damage compared to December. The UK comparison is particularly striking for violent crimes, which in Ravenshead are 88% below the national average. This disparity may be linked to the area’s demographic profile, with fewer young adults and a lower concentration of nightlife venues, both of which are known correlates of violent crime. However, the rise in property crimes suggests that local conditions—such as the presence of car parks or retail units—may create vulnerabilities that require tailored policing strategies. The low overall crime rate, combined with the property-violence balance, illustrates a community that is generally safe but not immune to targeted criminal activity, particularly in the post-holiday period.

January 2024 saw a stark shift in crime patterns, with property crimes accounting for 67% of all reported incidents—compared to 17% for violent crimes. This imbalance may reflect seasonal factors, such as reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours, which typically lower opportunities for violent crime but do not eliminate property-related risks. Shoplifting, criminal damage, and vehicle crime each saw a 100% increase from December, driven by post-holiday spikes in targeted theft and vandalism. Meanwhile, burglary and other theft fell by 50%, suggesting a possible reallocation of criminal focus toward areas with higher visibility or accessibility. The rate of violent crimes in Ravenshead (0.3 per 1,000) is 88% below the UK average, a disparity that aligns with the area’s low population density and limited nightlife, both of which reduce opportunities for such offences. Residents may find the 100% rise in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a need for enhanced retail security measures during the post-Christmas period.

Ravenshead’s crime rate in January 2024 rose by 71.4% compared to December 2023, moving from 1.2 to 2.0 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though still far below the UK average, highlights a shift in local crime dynamics. Daily crime statistics show an average of 0.38 crimes per day in January, a figure that, while low, underscores the sporadic nature of incidents in this built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 491 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Ravenshead among the safest areas in the UK. With a population of 5,891, the scale of crime remains minimal, though the rise in property-related offences may warrant closer attention to local factors such as seasonal footfall patterns or targeted crime prevention measures. The population-scaled perspective reveals that even with the increase, the likelihood of any individual resident being directly affected remains extremely low, reinforcing the area’s overall safety profile.