Crime Rate in Carlton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Carlton

The total recorded crimes in Carlton, Gedling, UK in March 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Carlton crime rate of 1.44 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 Carlton, encompassing approximately 20,128 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Carlton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • Southlea Road with total crimes: 3
  • Police Station with total crimes: 3

How safe is Carlton?

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

  • Relative to Gedling:

    • In 2024, Carlton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gedling average, with 351 crimes compared to 362.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Carlton witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 17 other cities.

    • In 2023, Carlton had fewer crimes than the Gedling average, with 270 crimes compared to 335. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Carlton witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 17 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Gedling, Carlton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Carlton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Carlton has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 1.19 ranking 10th out of 17 in the Gedling, UK

In 2024, the total Carlton crimes were 351. The crime rate of Carlton in 2024 was 24.15 (year) or 2.01 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Gedling.

In 2023, the total crimes in Carlton were around 270 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.82 (year) or 1.65 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Gedling.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gedling)CrimesRank (Gedling)CrimesRank (Gedling)
Netherfield96 1759 1715 1
Daybrook71 3731 3689 2
Ernehale75 2756 2553 3
Calverton58 5491 4510 4
Newstead Abbey66 4413 6402 7
Carlton Hill47 6451 5461 5
Bestwood St Albans42 7400 7431 6
Cavendish21 13297 9251 10
Woodthorpe31 9259 13246 11
Redhill20 14291 11213 14
Trent Valley26 11214 14221 13
Phoenix25 12263 12234 12
Porchester19 16207 15206 15
Colwick19 15134 18158 18
Plains13 19196 17192 16
Coppice18 17203 16176 17
Dumbles17 1899 1998 19

Carlton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 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 Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20258
January 202514
December 20246
November 202416
October 20246
September 20249
August 202414
July 202417
June 202422
May 202412

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202510
January 202510
December 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20249
July 202411

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 202412
August 20242
July 20244
June 202418
May 20246

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Carlton in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
2. Southlea Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Southdale Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Greenbank (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Southdale Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Palmer Crescent (Map)
Total1
Robbery1
10. George Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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