Crime in Carlton (Gedling): statistics, rates and trends
3,211 crimes were recorded in Carlton (Gedling) in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Carlton (Gedling) at a glance
- Crime trends in Carlton (Gedling)
- Types of crime in Carlton (Gedling)
- Carlton (Gedling) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Carlton (Gedling)
- Streets with the most crime in Carlton (Gedling)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Carlton (Gedling)
- Population and deprivation in Carlton (Gedling)
- Questions about crime in Carlton (Gedling)
- About this data
3,211 crimes were recorded in Carlton (Gedling) in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,149 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Carlton (Gedling) has the 940th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Carlton (Gedling) | Gedling | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,211 | 8,221 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.1 | 68.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 52,533 | 120,179 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Carlton (Gedling) was highest in the year to July 2020 (3,806 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (3,186). Over the whole period it fell 9%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 3,211 | 61.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,186 | 60.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,255 | 62.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,427 | 65.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,306 | 62.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,786 | 72.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,806 | 72.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,720 | 70.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,517 | 66.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 301 |
| June 2026 | 326 |
| May 2026 | 260 |
| April 2026 | 284 |
| March 2026 | 271 |
| February 2026 | 222 |
| January 2026 | 248 |
| December 2025 | 283 |
| November 2025 | 259 |
| October 2025 | 264 |
| September 2025 | 230 |
| August 2025 | 263 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Carlton (Gedling) over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for other crime.
The largest increases were in other crime (+86%) and vehicle crime (+64%). The largest falls were in drugs (-30%) and public order (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,149 | 21.9 | 0.64 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 454 | 8.6 | 0.56 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 388 | 7.4 | 0.89 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 258 | 4.9 | 0.72 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 176 | 3.4 | 0.68 | +64% |
| Other theft | 175 | 3.3 | 0.52 | -7% |
| Other crime | 162 | 3.1 | 1.46 | +86% |
| Public order | 143 | 2.7 | 0.41 | -23% |
| Burglary | 100 | 1.9 | 0.54 | +23% |
| Drugs | 89 | 1.7 | 0.52 | -30% |
| Robbery | 46 | 0.9 | 0.65 | +18% |
| Possession of weapons | 45 | 0.9 | 0.88 | +2% |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 0.3 | 0.18 | +23% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.2 | 0.23 | -47% |
Violence and sexual offences in Carlton (Gedling)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Carlton (Gedling) recorded 1,149 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 35.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Carlton (Gedling)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Carlton (Gedling) recorded 454 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 14.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Carlton (Gedling)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Carlton (Gedling) recorded 388 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 12.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Carlton (Gedling)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Carlton (Gedling) recorded 258 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Carlton (Gedling)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Carlton (Gedling) recorded 176 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Carlton (Gedling)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Carlton (Gedling) recorded 175 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Carlton (Gedling)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Carlton (Gedling) recorded 162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Carlton (Gedling)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Carlton (Gedling) recorded 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Carlton (Gedling)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Carlton (Gedling) recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Carlton (Gedling)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Carlton (Gedling) recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Carlton (Gedling)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Carlton (Gedling) recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Carlton (Gedling)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Carlton (Gedling) recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Carlton (Gedling)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Carlton (Gedling) recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Carlton (Gedling)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Carlton (Gedling) recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Carlton (Gedling), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Carlton (Gedling).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Carlton (Gedling) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold | 2,937 | 74.5 | +22% |
| Radcliffe on Trent | 399 | 56.2 | -8% |
| Nottingham | 48,561 | 158.8 | +160% |
| West Bridgford | 2,300 | 62.9 | +3% |
| Edwalton | 308 | 49.8 | -18% |
| Calverton | 572 | 72.2 | +18% |
| Cotgrave | 532 | 63.2 | +3% |
| Bingham | 686 | 60.5 | -1% |
9 areas within Carlton (Gedling), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Netherfield had the highest rate (139.9 per 1,000) and Porchester the lowest (37.1). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherfield | Neighbourhood | 6,169 | 863 | 139.9 |
| Carlton | Neighbourhood | 5,689 | 364 | 64.0 |
| Cavendish | Neighbourhood | 5,637 | 327 | 58.0 |
| Gedling | Neighbourhood | 7,431 | 395 | 53.2 |
| Carlton Hill | Neighbourhood | 8,803 | 466 | 52.9 |
| Colwick | Neighbourhood | 2,635 | 138 | 52.4 |
| Trent Valley | Neighbourhood | 6,202 | 316 | 51.0 |
| Phoenix | Neighbourhood | 5,793 | 255 | 44.0 |
| Porchester | Neighbourhood | 7,066 | 262 | 37.1 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Carlton (Gedling) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 153 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 127 |
| On or near Supermarket | 113 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 105 |
| On or near Magenta Way | 57 |
| On or near Teal Close | 57 |
| On or near Curzon Avenue | 37 |
| On or near Victoria Park Way | 33 |
| On or near Barons Close | 32 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 32 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Carlton (Gedling) over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,050 | 32.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 933 | 29.1% |
| Not recorded | 454 | 14.1% |
| Under investigation | 258 | 8.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 114 | 3.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 103 | 3.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 91 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 67 | 2.1% |
| Local resolution | 55 | 1.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 34 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 26 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 23 | 0.7% |
Carlton (Gedling) has an estimated population of 52,533. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Carlton (Gedling) sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Carlton (Gedling) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.6% |
| Social rented homes | 10.0% |
| Private rented homes | 18.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is Carlton (Gedling) a safe place to live?
Carlton (Gedling) recorded 61.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Carlton (Gedling)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,149 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (454).
Is crime in Carlton (Gedling) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Carlton (Gedling) was almost unchanged on the year before: 3,211 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,186 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Carlton (Gedling)?
Carlton (Gedling) is policed by Nottinghamshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Carlton (Gedling). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.