Crime Rate in Bestwood St Albans: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bestwood St Albans

The total recorded crimes in Bestwood St Albans, Gedling, UK in May 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bestwood St Albans crime rate of 5.01 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 Bestwood St Albans, encompassing approximately 10,186 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
Bestwood St Albans Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aidan Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Birch Lea with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Bestwood St Albans?

To understand the safety of Bestwood St Albans, we need to analyze Bestwood St Albans crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Gedling:

    • In 2024, Bestwood St Albans reported a higher crime volume than the Gedling average, with 400 crimes compared to 362. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bestwood St Albans witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 17 other areas in the Gedling.

    • In 2023, Bestwood St Albans experienced a greater number of crimes than the Gedling average, with 431 crimes compared to 335. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bestwood St Albans witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 17 other areas in the Gedling.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Gedling, Bestwood St Albans has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Bestwood St Albans Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bestwood St Albans has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 5.01 ranking 6th out of 17 in the Gedling, UK

In 2024, the total Bestwood St Albans crimes were 400. The crime rate of Bestwood St Albans in 2024 was 39.27 (year) or 3.27 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Gedling.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bestwood St Albans were around 431 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.31 (year) or 3.53 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Gedling.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bestwood St Albans)CrimesRank (Bestwood St Albans)CrimesRank (Bestwood St Albans)
Netherfield82 2759 1715 1
Newstead Abbey88 1413 6402 7
Daybrook56 5731 3689 2
Ernehale80 3756 2553 3
Calverton44 7491 4510 4
Carlton Hill59 4451 5461 5
Carlton24 10351 8270 8
Cavendish31 9297 9251 10
Woodthorpe22 11259 13246 11
Redhill21 12291 11213 14
Phoenix9 18263 12234 12
Trent Valley14 16214 14221 13
Coppice21 13203 16176 17
Colwick18 14134 18158 18
Porchester10 17207 15206 15
Plains15 15196 17192 16
Dumbles4 1999 1998 19

Bestwood St Albans Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202511
March 202520
February 202514
January 202513
December 202410
November 202410
October 20249
September 20249
August 20247
July 20249
June 202416
May 202419

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202514
March 202510
February 20258
January 202513
December 202414
September 20241
August 202411
July 202414
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20255
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
June 20248

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 202414
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Bestwood St Albans in May 2025

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

1. Aidan Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Birch Lea (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ruthwell Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Chad Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Lindisfarne Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Shacklock Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Mansfield Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Park Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. School Walk (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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