Crime Rate in Woodthorpe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodthorpe

The total recorded crimes in Woodthorpe, Gedling, UK in February 2026 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodthorpe crime rate of 1.10 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Woodthorpe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jubilee Road with total crimes: 5
  • Wadham Road with total crimes: 2
  • Hospital with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Gedling.

    • 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 areas in the Gedling.

  • 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Woodthorpe)CrimesRank (Woodthorpe)CrimesRank (Woodthorpe)
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
RedhillNA NA291 11213 14
PhoenixNA NA263 12234 12
Trent ValleyNA NA214 14221 13
PorchesterNA NA207 15206 15
PlainsNA NA196 17192 16
CoppiceNA NA203 16176 17
ColwickNA NA134 18158 18
DumblesNA NA99 1998 19

Woodthorpe 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 12 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 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 4 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 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 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20253
October 20251
August 20251
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
November 20254
October 20254
September 20251
August 20255
July 20254
June 20254
May 20256
April 20256
March 202510
February 20254

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20253
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20254
July 20254
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 20264
December 20254
November 20258
October 20256
September 20254
August 20259
July 20259
June 20253
May 20256
April 202510
March 202510
February 20257

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20252
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
July 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
October 20252
September 20252
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
March 20252

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
June 20252
May 20251

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20251
August 20251
June 20252
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20251
October 20252
July 20251
June 20251
February 20252

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251

High Crime Locations Woodthorpe in February 2026

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

1. Jubilee Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons1
2. Wadham Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hospital (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. A6211 (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Woodland Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Woodthorpe Drive (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Gretton Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Conway Gardens (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Egerton Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Tennyson Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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