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 February 2026 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bestwood St Albans crime rate of 1.96 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Bestwood St Albans Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lacewood Close with total crimes: 2
  • Lindisfarne Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Birch Lea with total crimes: 2

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Bestwood St Albans)CrimesRank (Bestwood St Albans)CrimesRank (Bestwood St Albans)
NetherfieldNA NA759 1715 1
DaybrookNA NA731 3689 2
ErnehaleNA NA756 2553 3
CalvertonNA NA491 4510 4
Carlton HillNA NA451 5461 5
Newstead AbbeyNA NA413 6402 7
CarltonNA NA351 8270 8
CavendishNA NA297 9251 10
WoodthorpeNA NA259 13246 11
RedhillNA NA291 11213 14
PhoenixNA NA263 12234 12
Trent ValleyNA NA214 14221 13
PorchesterNA NA207 15206 15
PlainsNA NA196 17192 16
CoppiceNA NA203 16176 17
ColwickNA NA134 18158 18
DumblesNA NA99 1998 19

Bestwood St Albans Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.85 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 202610
December 202511
November 202514
October 202512
September 20259
August 202524
July 202516
June 202515
May 202519
April 202511
March 202520
February 202514

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20251
November 20254
October 20253
August 20251
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20263
December 20256
November 20256
October 20251
September 20253
August 202513
July 20257
June 20257
May 202515
April 202514
March 202510
February 20258

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20251
October 20251
August 20254
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
November 20251
October 20252
September 20253
May 20252

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20264
December 20253
November 20252
October 20253
September 20252
August 20259
July 202510
June 20259
May 20258
April 20254
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20265
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
April 20251

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20252
November 20254
October 20252
September 20252
August 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20253
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
February 20252

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20251
November 20253
October 20252
September 20252
August 20253
June 20255
May 20251
April 20251
February 20255

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252

High Crime Locations Bestwood St Albans in February 2026

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

1. Lacewood Close (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Lindisfarne Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Birch Lea (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Mayes Rise (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Keepers Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Lewis Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Aidan Gardens (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Bewcastle Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Augustine Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Pavilion Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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