Crime Rate in Carlton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Carlton

The total recorded crimes in Carlton, Gedling, UK in February 2026 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Carlton crime rate of 1.54 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Carlton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3
  • Fearn Chase 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 areas in the Gedling.

    • 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 areas in the Gedling.

  • 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Carlton)CrimesRank (Carlton)CrimesRank (Carlton)
NetherfieldNA NA759 1715 1
DaybrookNA NA731 3689 2
ErnehaleNA NA756 2553 3
CalvertonNA NA491 4510 4
Carlton HillNA NA451 5461 5
Bestwood St AlbansNA NA400 7431 6
Newstead AbbeyNA NA413 6402 7
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

Carlton 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 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Robbery also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20252
November 20252
October 20251
August 20252
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20266
December 20252
November 20254
October 20254
September 20252
August 20251
July 20254
June 20256
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20267
December 20255
November 20253
October 20253
September 20255
August 20256
July 20256
June 20259
May 20252
April 202511
March 20255
February 202510

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 20268
December 202518
November 20259
October 20257
September 20255
August 202510
July 20259
June 202510
May 20259
April 202510
March 202511
February 20258

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20252
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20251
November 20252
September 20254
July 20252
June 20258
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
November 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20252
November 20252
October 20251
July 20251
April 20251

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20252
September 20252
August 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
August 20251
June 20251
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
September 20251
August 20254
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
August 20251
July 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Carlton in February 2026

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Fearn Chase (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
4. Verne Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Baird-Parker Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Mount Pleasant (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Park Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Oakdale Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. Mays Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Oakdale Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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