Crime Rate in Woodthorpe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodthorpe

The total recorded crimes in Woodthorpe, Gedling, UK in July 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodthorpe crime rate of 1.50 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Woodthorpe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jubilee Road with total crimes: 6
  • A6211 with total crimes: 3
  • 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 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 July 2025 the Woodthorpe has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 1.50 ranking 11th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Woodthorpe)CrimesRank (Woodthorpe)CrimesRank (Woodthorpe)
Netherfield92 1759 1715 1
Daybrook69 2731 3689 2
Ernehale63 4756 2553 3
Newstead Abbey65 3413 6402 7
Calverton44 5491 4510 4
Carlton Hill33 8451 5461 5
Bestwood St Albans38 6400 7431 6
Carlton31 10351 8270 8
Cavendish25 13297 9251 10
Redhill31 9291 11213 14
Phoenix17 17263 12234 12
Trent Valley29 12214 14221 13
Porchester20 14207 15206 15
Coppice18 15203 16176 17
Plains17 16196 17192 16
Colwick10 19134 18158 18
Dumbles11 1899 1998 19

Woodthorpe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20256
April 20256
March 202510
February 20254
January 20255
December 20247
November 20241
September 20241
August 202414

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20253
May 20256
April 202510
March 202510
February 20257
January 20257
December 20249
November 202412
October 20244
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 14 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
July 20252
June 20251
March 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20242

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
December 20241

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
October 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
November 20242

High Crime Locations Woodthorpe in July 2025

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

1. Jubilee Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
2. A6211 (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Litton Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Tennyson Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
5. Shortcross Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Plains Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Wadham Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Arnot Hill Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Dean Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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