Crime Rate in Dumbles: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dumbles

The total recorded crimes in Dumbles, Gedling, UK in May 2025 are around 4 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dumbles crime rate of 8.66 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 May were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Dumbles Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pinfold Close with total crimes: 1
  • Negus Court with total crimes: 1
  • Petrol Station 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 May 2025 the Dumbles has recorded 4 crimes with crime rate of 8.66 ranking 19th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dumbles)CrimesRank (Dumbles)CrimesRank (Dumbles)
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
Colwick18 14134 18158 18
Porchester10 17207 15206 15
Plains15 15196 17192 16

Dumbles Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
November 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 202510
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
August 20243
July 20243

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Pinfold Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Negus Court (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
4. Bank Hill (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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