Crime Rate in Gedling: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gedling

The total recorded crimes in Gedling, UK in May 2025 are around 689 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gedling crime rate of 5.88 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Gedling, encompassing approximately 117,264 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (265) incidents (9.96% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (100) incidents (-28.06% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (74) incidents (8.82% increase)
Gedling Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Sherwood Lodge Drive with total crimes: 51
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11

Gedling Police Info:

Nottinghamshire Police

How safe is Gedling?

To understand the safety of Gedling, we need to analyze Gedling crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Gedling has recorded 6,808 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 58.06 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 293 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 6,286 crimes with a crime rate of 53.61, ranking it 298 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Nottinghamshire:

    • In 2024, Gedling demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Nottinghamshire average, with 6808 crimes compared to 9620.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Gedling witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 6 other cities.

    • In 2023, Gedling had fewer crimes than the Nottinghamshire average, with 6,286 crimes compared to 8,380. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Gedling witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 6 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Gedling is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Nottinghamshire, Gedling has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Gedling Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Newstead Abbey (88 crimes), and the safest, Dumbles (4 crimes), is 84 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Gedling.

Similarly, the area of Netherfield & Colwick (94 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Burton Joyce & Lambley (11 crimes), with a difference of 83 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Gedling.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Newstead Abbey88
Netherfield82
Ernehale80
Carlton Hill59
Daybrook56

Safest Wards:

Plains15
Trent Valley14
Porchester10
Phoenix9
Dumbles4

Most Dangerous Areas:

Netherfield & Colwick94
Ravenshead & Newstead88
Arnold Town88
Carlton66
Daybrook56

Safest Areas:

Redhill29
Woodthorpe & Arno Vale26
Plains Estate16
Mapperley & Porchester13
Burton Joyce & Lambley11

Gedling Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Gedling has recorded 689 crimes with crime rate of 5.88 ranking 12776th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 6 in terms of crime rate in Nottinghamshire.

In 2024, the total Gedling crimes were 6,808. The crime rate of Gedling in 2024 was 58.06 (year) or 4.84 (month) ranking it 293 danzarous in the UK. Gedling ranked 6 in terms of total crimes and 6 in terms of crime rate in Nottinghamshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gedling were around 6,286 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.61 (year) or 4.47 (month) ranking 298 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Nottinghamshire, Gedling ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 6 as per crime rate of Gedling

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nottinghamshire)CrimesRank (Nottinghamshire)CrimesRank (Nottinghamshire)
Rushcliffe611 75,875 74,771 7
Broxtowe824 58,386 57,072 5
Newark and Sherwood1,014 410,169 48,130 4
Ashfield1,199 312,078 310,592 3
Bassetlaw1,124 211,723 210,227 2
Mansfield1,184 112,302 111,584 1

Gedling Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (265 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (100 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (241 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (139 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (256 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (117 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 209 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 89 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (216 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (97 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 180 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 122 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (230 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (200 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (75 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (207 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (56 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (221 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (170 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 229 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 164 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (402 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (112 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 223 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 202514
February 202515
January 202523
December 202419
November 202417
October 202414
September 202414
August 202412
July 202417
June 202456

A total of 331 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202519
March 202531
February 202529
January 202527
December 202428
November 202424
October 202441
September 202448
August 202421
July 202416
June 202434

A total of 1080 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 90.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 170 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025100
April 2025139
March 2025117
February 202589
January 202597
December 2024122
November 20246
October 20247
September 202453
August 2024170
July 2024164
June 202416

A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 77 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20259
March 20255
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20248
September 20247
August 20245
July 20242
June 202412

A total of 496 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202548
March 202537
February 202529
January 202532
December 202446
November 202439
October 202431
September 202446
August 202437
July 202450
June 202464

A total of 708 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202574
April 202568
March 202593
February 202540
January 202543
December 202435
November 202446
October 202454
September 202442
August 202465
July 202460
June 202488

A total of 2856 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 238.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 402 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025265
April 2025241
March 2025256
February 2025209
January 2025216
December 2024180
November 2024230
October 2024200
September 2024207
August 2024221
July 2024229
June 2024402

A total of 844 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202596
March 202585
February 202574
January 202564
December 202438
November 202450
October 202475
September 202456
August 202472
July 202468
June 2024112

A total of 242 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202518
March 202526
February 202518
January 202519
December 202418
November 202416
October 202413
September 202415
August 202421
July 202419
June 202438

A total of 117 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202513
March 202512
February 20256
January 20256
December 20248
November 20247
October 20249
September 202412
August 202410
July 202412
June 202410

A total of 268 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202517
March 202516
February 202518
January 202521
December 202412
November 202414
October 202416
September 202413
August 202422
July 202428
June 202460

A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
November 20247
October 20246
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 202410

A total of 478 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 202538
March 202529
February 202536
January 202538
December 202431
November 202431
October 202436
September 202441
August 202436
July 202434
June 202480

High Crime Locations Gedling in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Gedling postcode area is presented below.

1. Sherwood Lodge Drive (Map)
Total51
Violence and sexual offences39
Other theft5
Robbery3
Public order2
Theft from the person1
Possession of weapons1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting3
Public order1
Other theft1
Drugs1
Bicycle theft1
4. Hospital (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting9
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Other theft1

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