Ravenshead Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Ravenshead's crime profile in January 2026 reveals a marked dominance of property crimes over violent offences, a balance that may reflect the area's character as a built-up district within Gedling. With a total of 13 crimes reported across a population of 5,891, the area's crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents is 67.6% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, a disparity that underscores its relative safety. The breakdown of incidents shows drugs as the most prevalent category, accounting for 30.8% of all crimes, followed by burglary and violence and sexual offences. This concentration of property-related offences—particularly drugs, burglary, and other theft—suggests a pattern that may be influenced by the area's proximity to transport networks or transient populations. Seasonal factors also appear to play a role, as January's post-holiday period and shorter daylight hours likely contributed to reduced retail footfall and fewer opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the surge in drug-related offences to 4 cases—150% above the UK average—contrasts sharply with the area's overall low rate, indicating potential localized pressures. The violent crime component, while lower in absolute terms, still includes 2 incidents of violence and sexual offences, which are 88% below the UK average, a gap that could reflect effective community policing or demographic characteristics. The low overall crime rate, combined with the specific anomalies in drug-related offences, highlights the need for a nuanced understanding of both national and local influences on crime patterns.

The month-on-month analysis reveals a stark contrast in crime trends, with three categories—drugs, vehicle crime, and other theft—experiencing 100% increases from December 2025. This surge in drug-related offences, which now account for 30.8% of all crimes, is 150% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson both declined sharply, by 80% and 66.7% respectively, suggesting a possible seasonal reduction in public disorder. The property crime-to-violent crime ratio in January was 3:1, with 6 property crimes compared to 2 violent crimes, a balance that may partly explain the area's overall low rate. Violence and sexual offences in Ravenshead were 88% below the UK average, a disparity that could reflect the area's demographic profile or local policing priorities. For residents, the 100% increase in vehicle crime from zero to one incident is a concrete data point that may warrant attention, particularly for those parking in high-traffic zones.

Ravenshead's crime rate for January 2026 stood at 2.2 per 1,000 residents, a 23.5% decrease from the previous month's 2.9 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the typical seasonal pattern of reduced outdoor activity and retail footfall during January, though the area's overall rate remains starkly lower than the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 0 crimes per day over the 31-day period, reflecting the exceptionally low volume of incidents. When scaled to the population of 5,891, this means that over the course of January, one reported crime occurred for every 453 residents—a figure that underscores the area's relative safety compared to national benchmarks. While the overall rate is 67.6% below the UK average, specific categories like drug-related offences stand out as anomalies, with Ravenshead's rate for drugs being 150% above the national average. This contrast highlights the need to examine local factors that may influence such outliers, such as proximity to transportation hubs or transient populations.