Ravenshead Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Ravenshead's November 2024 crime rate of 2.0 per 1,000 residents highlights a built-up area within Gedling that remains significantly safer than the UK average. This figure, 73.7% below the national rate of 7.6 per 1,000, reflects a persistent pattern of low crime in this relatively small community. The top crime types this month were violence and sexual offences (33.3% of total incidents), anti-social behaviour (25%), and other theft (16.7%), with all categories showing marked discrepancies from UK averages. Violence and sexual offences, at 0.7 per 1,000, were 73% below the UK rate, while anti-social behaviour (0.5 per 1,000) was 55% below. The seasonal context of November—marked by shorter days, Bonfire Night, and Black Friday—likely influenced these patterns, as darker evenings and increased retail activity can temporarily elevate certain crime types. However, the overall low rate suggests that local factors, such as community cohesion or effective policing, may be mitigating risks. The area's small population (5,891 residents) and built-up nature contribute to a crime profile that is distinct from both larger urban centres and rural regions, where different dynamics might prevail.

November saw three crime categories rise by 100% compared to October: violence and sexual offences (from 2 to 4), other theft (from 0 to 2), and shoplifting (from 0 to 1). This sharp increase in violent crime contrasts with the area's usual trend, though it remains 73% below the UK average for that category. The breakdown of crime types reveals a 33.3% share from violence and sexual offences, making it the most common category this month. Anti-social behaviour, at 25% of total crimes, is also lower than the UK average by 55%. Residents may find the shoplifting increase particularly relevant, as it suggests a potential link to Black Friday shopping activity. While Other crime is the only category above the UK average (18% higher), its low absolute count (1 incident) means it has minimal impact on the overall profile.

Ravenshead's crime rate in November 2024 rose to 2.0 per 1,000 residents, a 50% increase from the previous month's 1.4 per 1,000. This shift, while notable, remains significantly lower than the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. Daily crime statistics show an average of 0 reported crimes per day over the month, reflecting the area's consistently low crime profile. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 491 residents, a figure that underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. The increase from October aligns with seasonal patterns, as November's darker evenings and high-profile events like Bonfire Night may temporarily elevate certain crime types. However, the overall rate remains far below national levels, suggesting that local factors—such as community policing efforts or the area's demographic makeup—continue to play a stabilising role in crime prevention.