Crime Rate in Colwick: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Colwick

The total recorded crimes in Colwick, Gedling, UK in May 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Colwick crime rate of 2.54 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 Colwick, encompassing approximately 7,087 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Colwick Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vale Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Sands Close with total crimes: 2
  • Langton Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Colwick?

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

  • Relative to Gedling:

    • In 2024, Colwick demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gedling average, with 134 crimes compared to 362.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Colwick recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 17 other areas in the Gedling.

    • In 2023, Colwick had fewer crimes than the Gedling average, with 158 crimes compared to 335. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Colwick recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 17 other areas in the Gedling.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Colwick Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Colwick has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 2.54 ranking 14th out of 17 in the Gedling, UK

In 2024, the total Colwick crimes were 134. The crime rate of Colwick in 2024 was 18.91 (year) or 1.58 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Gedling.

In 2023, the total crimes in Colwick were around 158 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.29 (year) or 1.86 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Gedling.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Colwick)CrimesRank (Colwick)CrimesRank (Colwick)
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
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
Porchester10 17207 15206 15
Plains15 15196 17192 16
Dumbles4 1999 1998 19

Colwick Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 202512
February 202514
January 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
September 20248
August 202410
July 20246

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
February 20251
August 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20254
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
August 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Colwick in May 2025

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

1. Vale Gardens (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
2. Sands Close (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Langton Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Verona Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Colwick Manor Farm (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. First Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Vale Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Lawrence Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. New Vale Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Furzebrook Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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