Crime Rate in Porchester: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Porchester

The total recorded crimes in Porchester, Gedling, UK in May 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Porchester crime rate of 0.54 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Porchester Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pilkington Road with total crimes: 3
  • Kent Road with total crimes: 2
  • Clay Avenue with total crimes: 1

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 May 2025 the Porchester has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 0.54 ranking 17th out of 17 in the Gedling, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Porchester)CrimesRank (Porchester)CrimesRank (Porchester)
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
Plains15 15196 17192 16
Dumbles4 1999 1998 19

Porchester Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 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 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (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 (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20255
February 20259
January 20259
December 20247
November 202418
October 20249
September 20248
August 20247
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
May 20242

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 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
September 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 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
August 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Porchester in May 2025

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

1. Pilkington Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Kent Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Clay Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Westdale Lane West (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Roseleigh Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Robinson Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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