Crime Rate in Plains: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Plains

The total recorded crimes in Plains, Gedling, UK in March 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Plains crime rate of 0.77 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 Plains, encompassing approximately 16,909 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Plains Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nordean Road with total crimes: 3
  • Arno Vale Road with total crimes: 2
  • Goddard Court with total crimes: 1

How safe is Plains?

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

  • Relative to Gedling:

    • In 2024, Plains demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gedling average, with 196 crimes compared to 362.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Plains recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 17 other cities.

    • In 2023, Plains had fewer crimes than the Gedling average, with 192 crimes compared to 335. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Plains recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 17 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Plains Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Plains has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 0.77 ranking 19th out of 17 in the Gedling, UK

In 2024, the total Plains crimes were 196. The crime rate of Plains in 2024 was 11.59 (year) or 0.97 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Gedling.

In 2023, the total crimes in Plains were around 192 crimes with yearly crime rate of 11.35 (year) or 0.95 (month) ranking 16 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
Phoenix25 12263 12234 12
Porchester19 16207 15206 15
Colwick19 15134 18158 18
Coppice18 17203 16176 17
Dumbles17 1899 1998 19

Plains Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
May 20242

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20258
January 20257
December 20248
November 20247
October 202410
September 202412
August 20247
July 20246
June 202422
May 20246

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Plains in March 2025

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

1. Nordean Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
2. Arno Vale Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Goddard Court (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Armfield Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Connelly Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Kilvington Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Laver Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Saxton Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Edison Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Revesby Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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