Crime Rate in Phoenix: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Phoenix

The total recorded crimes in Phoenix, Gedling, UK in March 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Phoenix crime rate of 1.48 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Phoenix Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Featherstone Close with total crimes: 3
  • Besecar Close with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Phoenix has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 1.48 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gedling)CrimesRank (Gedling)CrimesRank (Gedling)
Netherfield96 1759 1715 1
Daybrook71 3731 3689 2
Ernehale75 2756 2553 3
Calverton58 5491 4510 4
Newstead Abbey66 4413 6402 7
Carlton Hill47 6451 5461 5
Bestwood St Albans42 7400 7431 6
Carlton29 10351 8270 8
Cavendish21 13297 9251 10
Woodthorpe31 9259 13246 11
Redhill20 14291 11213 14
Trent Valley26 11214 14221 13
Porchester19 16207 15206 15
Colwick19 15134 18158 18
Plains13 19196 17192 16
Coppice18 17203 16176 17
Dumbles17 1899 1998 19

Phoenix Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
November 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20243
May 20241

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20258
January 20259
December 20247
November 20242
October 20246
September 20246
August 20243
July 20247
June 202432
May 20246

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20241
September 20241
July 20244

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

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
July 20241

High Crime Locations Phoenix in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Featherstone Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Besecar Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
4. St Michael'S Avenue (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Babbington Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Arnold Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Perlethorpe Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Thoresby Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Pierrepont Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Mountbatten Grove (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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