Ravenshead Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The most striking development in July 2024 was the 100% increase in drug-related crimes, an unexpected shift in an area typically marked by low overall crime levels. Ravenshead's crime rate of 1.4 per 1,000 residents placed it 83.3% below the UK average of 8.4, a disparity that underscores the area's status as one of the safest in the country. The breakdown of offences revealed criminal damage and arson as the most common category, accounting for 25% of all incidents, followed by other theft and violence at 12.5% each. This pattern aligns with the area's character as a built-up district within Gedling, where property crimes may be influenced by factors such as local infrastructure and community engagement. Seasonal context suggests that peak summer conditions—schools out, festivals, and increased outdoor activity—may have contributed to the rise in drug-related incidents. The overall crime profile remains heavily skewed towards property offences, with violent crimes comprising just 12.5% of the total, a figure significantly below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. This contrast highlights the effectiveness of local policing strategies in maintaining public safety, even as unexpected fluctuations in specific categories emerge.

July 2024 saw a 100% increase in drug-related crimes, with one incident reported after none in June. This unexpected rise contrasts with significant declines in other categories: violence and sexual offences fell by 83.3%, anti-social behaviour dropped by 66.7%, and other theft decreased by 50.0%. The crime mix shifted further towards property crimes, with 5 out of 8 total offences falling under this category. Criminal damage and arson remained the most common crime type, at 0.3 per 1,000 residents—52% below the UK average. The sharp reduction in violent crimes, which now account for just 12.5% of total incidents, may partly explain the area's overall 83.3% deficit compared to the UK. Residents may find the 100% increase in drug-related offences particularly noteworthy, though no definitive causal link is evident from the data.

Ravenshead's crime rate in July 2024 fell to 1.4 per 1,000 residents, a 46.7% decrease from the previous month's 2.6 per 1,000. This decline places the area significantly below the UK average, with daily crime figures showing an average of roughly 0 crimes reported per day. Over the course of July, one reported crime occurred for every 736 residents, highlighting the low frequency of incidents relative to the local population of 5,891. The reduction in violent crimes, which dropped by 83.3% from six to one, contrasts sharply with the 100% increase in drug-related offences. This shift suggests a combination of local policing efforts and seasonal factors. The population-scaled perspective reinforces the area's status as one of the safest in the UK, with crime levels far below national benchmarks.