Crime Rate in Carlton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Carlton

The total recorded crimes in Carlton, Gedling, UK in May 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Carlton crime rate of 1.19 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Carlton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Gladstone Street with total crimes: 2
  • Manor Court with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Carlton has recorded 24 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Carlton)CrimesRank (Carlton)CrimesRank (Carlton)
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
Bestwood St Albans51 6400 7431 6
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

Carlton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202511
March 20255
February 202510
January 202510
December 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20249
July 202411

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
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 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
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 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
November 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery2
Public order1
2. Gladstone Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Manor Court (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Newgate Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
6. Southdale Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Baird-Parker Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total1
Robbery1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Crow Hill Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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