Crime in Carlton (Gedling): statistics, rates and trends
3,259 crimes were recorded in Carlton (Gedling) in the 12 months to August 2026, 62.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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)
- Demographics of Carlton (Gedling)
- Questions about crime in Carlton (Gedling)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,164), anti-social behaviour (466) and shoplifting (392) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 922nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Carlton (Gedling) | Gedling | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,259 | 8,303 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 62.0 | 69.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 52,533 | 120,179 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Carlton (Gedling) peaked in the year to August 2020 (3,897 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (3,168). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,259 | 62.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,168 | 60.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,258 | 62.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,368 | 64.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,367 | 64.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,688 | 70.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,897 | 74.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,703 | 70.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,471 | 66.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 311 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Carlton (Gedling) recorded notably more other crime (49% above the national rate), and notably less public order (60% below) and drugs (51% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 93 to 165 and vehicle crime rose from 109 to 173, while drugs fell from 128 to 84 and public order fell from 188 to 140.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,164 | 22.2 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 466 | 8.9 | 15.4 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 392 | 7.5 | 8.5 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 272 | 5.2 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Other theft | 185 | 3.5 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 173 | 3.3 | 5.0 | +59% |
| Other crime | 165 | 3.1 | 2.1 | +77% |
| Public order | 140 | 2.7 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Burglary | 94 | 1.8 | 3.6 | +9% |
| Drugs | 84 | 1.6 | 3.3 | -34% |
| Robbery | 49 | 0.9 | 1.4 | +17% |
| Possession of weapons | 46 | 0.9 | 1.0 | +2% |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Carlton (Gedling); the highest is Nottingham (160.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Edwalton (51.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Carlton (Gedling) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold | 2,986 | 75.8 | +22% |
| Radcliffe on Trent | 431 | 60.7 | -2% |
| Nottingham | 49,024 | 160.3 | +158% |
| West Bridgford | 2,321 | 63.5 | +2% |
| Edwalton | 315 | 51.0 | -18% |
| Calverton | 573 | 72.3 | +17% |
| Cotgrave | 513 | 60.9 | -2% |
| Bingham | 683 | 60.2 | -3% |
Of the 9 areas within Carlton (Gedling), Netherfield had the highest crime rate (140.9 per 1,000) and Porchester the lowest (38.8), 4 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherfield | Neighbourhood | 6,169 | 869 | 140.9 |
| Carlton | Neighbourhood | 5,689 | 371 | 65.2 |
| Cavendish | Neighbourhood | 5,637 | 335 | 59.4 |
| Colwick | Neighbourhood | 2,635 | 146 | 55.4 |
| Trent Valley | Neighbourhood | 6,202 | 336 | 54.2 |
| Carlton Hill | Neighbourhood | 8,803 | 463 | 52.6 |
| Gedling | Neighbourhood | 7,431 | 387 | 52.1 |
| Phoenix | Neighbourhood | 5,793 | 246 | 42.5 |
| Porchester | Neighbourhood | 7,066 | 274 | 38.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 23% of the crime recorded in Carlton (Gedling) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (144).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 144 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 130 |
| On or near Supermarket | 117 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 106 |
| On or near Magenta Way | 57 |
| On or near Teal Close | 57 |
| On or near Curzon Avenue | 36 |
| On or near Victoria Park Way | 34 |
| On or near Road No 3 | 33 |
| On or near Barons Close | 30 |
Of the 2,793 crimes in Carlton (Gedling) with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 466 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,048 | 37.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 946 | 33.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 266 | 9.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 113 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 108 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 98 | 3.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 66 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 58 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 34 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 27 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 26 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Carlton (Gedling) has an estimated population of 52,533 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (10.0%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (5.3%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Carlton (Gedling) average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Carlton (Gedling) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Carlton (Gedling) a safe place to live?
Carlton (Gedling) recorded 62.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 922nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Carlton (Gedling)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,164 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (466).
Is crime in Carlton (Gedling) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Carlton (Gedling) was up 3% on the year before: 3,259 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,168 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Carlton (Gedling)?
About 52,533 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Carlton (Gedling)?
Carlton (Gedling) is policed by Nottinghamshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.