Crime Rate in Dumbles: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dumbles

The total recorded crimes in Dumbles, Gedling, UK in July 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dumbles crime rate of 23.81 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 Dumbles, encompassing approximately 461 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Dumbles Crime Hotspots

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

  • Negus Court with total crimes: 2
  • Podder Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Shelt Hill with total crimes: 1

How safe is Dumbles?

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

  • Relative to Gedling:

    • In 2024, Dumbles demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gedling average, with 99 crimes compared to 362.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Dumbles recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 17 other areas in the Gedling.

    • In 2023, Dumbles had fewer crimes than the Gedling average, with 98 crimes compared to 335. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Dumbles recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 17 other areas in the Gedling.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dumbles Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Dumbles has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 23.81 ranking 18th out of 17 in the Gedling, UK

In 2024, the total Dumbles crimes were 99. The crime rate of Dumbles in 2024 was 214.33 (year) or 17.86 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Gedling.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dumbles were around 98 crimes with yearly crime rate of 212.17 (year) or 17.68 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Gedling.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dumbles)CrimesRank (Dumbles)CrimesRank (Dumbles)
Netherfield92 1759 1715 1
Daybrook69 2731 3689 2
Ernehale63 4756 2553 3
Newstead Abbey65 3413 6402 7
Calverton44 5491 4510 4
Carlton Hill33 8451 5461 5
Bestwood St Albans38 6400 7431 6
Carlton31 10351 8270 8
Cavendish25 13297 9251 10
Redhill31 9291 11213 14
Woodthorpe30 11259 13246 11
Phoenix17 17263 12234 12
Trent Valley29 12214 14221 13
Porchester20 14207 15206 15
Coppice18 15203 16176 17
Plains17 16196 17192 16
Colwick10 19134 18158 18

Dumbles Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Drugs (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
August 20243

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
April 20255
March 202510
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
November 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Dumbles in July 2025

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

1. Negus Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Podder Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Shelt Hill (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Roe Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Small'S Croft (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Cromwell Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Grange Close (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
8. Flamstead Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Mapperley Plains (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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