Crime Rate in Phoenix: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Phoenix

The total recorded crimes in Phoenix, Gedling, UK in July 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Phoenix crime rate of 1.01 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 Phoenix, encompassing approximately 16,913 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Phoenix Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lascelles Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Unity Crescent with total crimes: 1

How safe is Phoenix?

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

  • Relative to Gedling:

    • In 2024, Phoenix demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gedling average, with 263 crimes compared to 362.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Phoenix recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 17 other areas in the Gedling.

    • In 2023, Phoenix had fewer crimes than the Gedling average, with 234 crimes compared to 335. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Phoenix recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 17 other areas in the Gedling.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Phoenix Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Phoenix has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 1.01 ranking 17th out of 17 in the Gedling, UK

In 2024, the total Phoenix crimes were 263. The crime rate of Phoenix in 2024 was 15.55 (year) or 1.30 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Gedling.

In 2023, the total crimes in Phoenix were around 234 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.84 (year) or 1.15 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Gedling.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Phoenix)CrimesRank (Phoenix)CrimesRank (Phoenix)
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
Trent Valley29 12214 14221 13
Porchester20 14207 15206 15
Coppice18 15203 16176 17
Plains17 16196 17192 16
Colwick10 19134 18158 18
Dumbles11 1899 1998 19

Phoenix 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 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 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 (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 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 November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (3 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 Other crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (3 incidents) also being high.

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20259
March 20256
November 20243
August 20243

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202510
May 20254
April 20254
March 20259
February 20258
January 20259
December 20247
November 20242
October 20246
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
April 20251
January 20253
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20243

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

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Phoenix in July 2025

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

1. Lascelles Avenue (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
3. Unity Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Gunthorpe Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Featherstone Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Bakewell Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Princess Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
8. Phoenix Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Philip Grove (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Storey Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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