Crime Rate in Gedling: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gedling

The total recorded crimes in Gedling, UK in July 2025 are around 678 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gedling crime rate of 5.78 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (232) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (143) incidents (0.70% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (67) incidents (-19.28% decrease)
Gedling Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sherwood Lodge Drive with total crimes: 42
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Teal Close with total crimes: 10

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, Netherfield (92 crimes), and the safest, Colwick (10 crimes), is 82 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Gedling.

Similarly, the area of Netherfield & Colwick (95 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Plains Estate (15 crimes), with a difference of 80 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Gedling.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Netherfield92
Daybrook69
Newstead Abbey65
Ernehale63
Calverton44

Safest Wards:

Coppice18
Plains17
Phoenix17
Dumbles11
Colwick10

Most Dangerous Areas:

Netherfield & Colwick95
Arnold Town75
Daybrook69
Ravenshead & Newstead65
Carlton47

Safest Areas:

Redhill33
Burton Joyce & Lambley32
Carlton Hill25
Mapperley & Porchester24
Plains Estate15

Gedling Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Gedling has recorded 678 crimes with crime rate of 5.78 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nottinghamshire)CrimesRank (Nottinghamshire)CrimesRank (Nottinghamshire)
Rushcliffe583 75,875 74,771 7
Broxtowe847 58,386 57,072 5
Newark and Sherwood1,020 410,169 48,130 4
Ashfield1,201 312,078 310,592 3
Bassetlaw1,166 211,723 210,227 2
Mansfield1,124 112,302 111,584 1

Gedling Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 232 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 143 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (290 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (142 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1185 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 98.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 170 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025143
June 2025142
May 2025100
April 2025139
March 2025117
February 202589
January 202597
December 2024122
November 20246
October 20247
September 202453
August 2024170

A total of 80 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202511
May 202515
April 20259
March 20255
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20248
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 330 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202523
May 202513
April 202519
March 202531
February 202529
January 202527
December 202428
November 202424
October 202441
September 202448
August 202421

A total of 223 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202523
May 202531
April 202517
March 202516
February 202518
January 202521
December 202412
November 202414
October 202416
September 202413
August 202422

A total of 463 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202542
May 202537
April 202548
March 202537
February 202529
January 202532
December 202446
November 202439
October 202431
September 202446
August 202437

A total of 41 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 814 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202567
June 202583
May 202554
April 202596
March 202585
February 202574
January 202564
December 202438
November 202450
October 202475
September 202456
August 202472

A total of 443 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202541
May 202548
April 202538
March 202529
February 202536
January 202538
December 202431
November 202431
October 202436
September 202441
August 202436

A total of 678 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202563
June 202555
May 202574
April 202568
March 202593
February 202540
January 202543
December 202435
November 202446
October 202454
September 202442
August 202465

A total of 176 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202510
May 202512
April 202510
March 202514
February 202515
January 202523
December 202419
November 202417
October 202414
September 202414
August 202412

A total of 113 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 202512
April 202513
March 202512
February 20256
January 20256
December 20248
November 20247
October 20249
September 202412
August 202410

A total of 2747 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 228.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 290 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025232
June 2025290
May 2025265
April 2025241
March 2025256
February 2025209
January 2025216
December 2024180
November 2024230
October 2024200
September 2024207
August 2024221

A total of 220 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202522
May 202521
April 202518
March 202526
February 202518
January 202519
December 202418
November 202416
October 202413
September 202415
August 202421

High Crime Locations Gedling in July 2025

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

1. Sherwood Lodge Drive (Map)
Total42
Violence and sexual offences33
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson2
Theft from the person1
Public order1
Other crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Teal Close (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Robbery1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Robbery1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Victoria Park Way (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1

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