Crime Rate in Woodthorpe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodthorpe

The total recorded crimes in Woodthorpe, Gedling, UK in March 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodthorpe crime rate of 1.55 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 Woodthorpe, encompassing approximately 19,965 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Woodthorpe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodland Grove with total crimes: 9
  • Jubilee Road with total crimes: 5
  • Litton Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Woodthorpe?

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

  • Relative to Gedling:

    • In 2024, Woodthorpe demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gedling average, with 259 crimes compared to 362.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Woodthorpe recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 17 other cities.

    • In 2023, Woodthorpe had fewer crimes than the Gedling average, with 246 crimes compared to 335. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Woodthorpe recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 17 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Woodthorpe Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Woodthorpe has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 1.55 ranking 9th out of 17 in the Gedling, UK

In 2024, the total Woodthorpe crimes were 259. The crime rate of Woodthorpe in 2024 was 12.97 (year) or 1.08 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Gedling.

In 2023, the total crimes in Woodthorpe were around 246 crimes with yearly crime rate of 12.32 (year) or 1.03 (month) ranking 11 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
Redhill20 14291 11213 14
Trent Valley26 11214 14221 13
Phoenix25 12263 12234 12
Porchester19 16207 15206 15
Colwick19 15134 18158 18
Plains13 19196 17192 16
Coppice18 17203 16176 17
Dumbles17 1899 1998 19

Woodthorpe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 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 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 (5 cases).

December 2024 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 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (4 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 Shoplifting (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (8 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20257
January 20257
December 20249
November 202412
October 20244
September 20246
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20249
April 20241

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20254
January 20255
December 20247
November 20241
September 20241
August 202414
July 20249
May 20242

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20242

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
May 20244

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Woodthorpe in March 2025

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

1. Woodland Grove (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour8
Shoplifting1
2. Jubilee Road (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Litton Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Bedale Road (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Tunstall Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Bennett Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. B684 (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
8. Welbeck Gardens (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Dean Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Marlborough Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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