Crime Rate in Porchester: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Porchester

The total recorded crimes in Porchester, Gedling, UK in February 2026 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Porchester crime rate of 1.29 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 Porchester, encompassing approximately 18,566 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Porchester Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Lambley Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Steedman Avenue with total crimes: 2

How safe is Porchester?

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

  • Relative to Gedling:

    • In 2024, Porchester demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gedling average, with 207 crimes compared to 362.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Porchester recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 17 other areas in the Gedling.

    • In 2023, Porchester had fewer crimes than the Gedling average, with 206 crimes compared to 335. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Porchester recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 17 other areas in the Gedling.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Porchester Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Porchester crimes were 207. The crime rate of Porchester in 2024 was 11.15 (year) or 0.93 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Gedling.

In 2023, the total crimes in Porchester were around 206 crimes with yearly crime rate of 11.10 (year) or 0.92 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Gedling.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Porchester)CrimesRank (Porchester)CrimesRank (Porchester)
NetherfieldNA NA759 1715 1
DaybrookNA NA731 3689 2
ErnehaleNA NA756 2553 3
CalvertonNA NA491 4510 4
Carlton HillNA NA451 5461 5
Bestwood St AlbansNA NA400 7431 6
Newstead AbbeyNA NA413 6402 7
CarltonNA NA351 8270 8
CavendishNA NA297 9251 10
WoodthorpeNA NA259 13246 11
RedhillNA NA291 11213 14
PhoenixNA NA263 12234 12
Trent ValleyNA NA214 14221 13
PlainsNA NA196 17192 16
CoppiceNA NA203 16176 17
ColwickNA NA134 18158 18
DumblesNA NA99 1998 19

Porchester Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson 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 April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
December 20252
November 20253
October 20251
September 20252
August 20253
July 20256
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20252
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20265
December 20256
November 20259
October 202511
September 20256
August 20257
July 20259
June 20255
May 20256
April 20256
March 20255
February 20259

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20253
November 20253
October 20255
September 20252
June 20253
April 20251
March 20255

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
November 20252
September 20251
August 20254
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20251

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20253
November 20252
October 20252
September 20252
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20252
November 20253
October 20253
September 20254
August 20251
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20253
September 20252
August 20251
July 20253
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
April 20251

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20252
May 20251
February 20253

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Porchester in February 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
2. Lambley Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Steedman Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hazel Grove (Map)
Total2
Robbery2
5. Westmoore Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Moss Rise (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Hallam Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. Kirk Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Rowland Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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