North East

Crime rate in North East areas

Gedling crime rate

Overview of Gedling crime rate

Gedling boasts a low crime rating, ranking 23rd out of 25 adjacent boroughs for crime rates. In 2023, there were 7,445 reported incidents within a population of 117,263, equating to a crime rate of 63.49 per 1,000 residents, a slight decline of 1.87% from the previous year.
The most common offenses in Gedling include Violence and sexual offences (35.9%), Anti-social behaviour (17.3%), and Shoplifting (8.9%). The least frequent offenses are Robbery (0.6%), Bicycle theft (0.6%), and Theft from the person (0.6%).
Gedling is divided into 19 wards, showcasing a range in crime rates. The wards with the highest rates include Netherfield (Gedling) (144.4), Daybrook (115.3), and Ernehale (98.6), while the safest are Porchester (41.0), Dumbles (30.2), and Plains (26.0).
Examining postcode districts within or overlapping Gedling, the highest crime rates are noted in NG6 (133.6), NG2 (105.8), and NG17 (105.3), with the safest being NG21 (67.6), NG4 (64.3), and NG14 (57.6).
In Gedling, there was an initial increase in Anti-social behaviour in 2020, which was subsequently followed by significant decreases in 2021 and 2022. Additionally, there were reductions in Burglary and Vehicle crime in 2020, indicating a shift towards lower crime rates after the initial rise in anti-social behaviour.

Gedling crime incidents by crime type

A total of 7445 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 2673 (35.9)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 1289 (17.3)%
  • Shoplifting – 664 (8.9)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 662 (8.9)%
  • Public order – 531 (7.1)%
  • Other theft – 473 (6.4)%
  • Vehicle crime – 306 (4.1)%
  • Burglary – 255 (3.4)%
  • Other crime – 201 (2.7)%
  • Drugs – 187 (2.5)%
  • Possession of weapons – 73 (1.0)%
  • Robbery – 48 (0.6)%
  • Bicycle theft – 42 (0.6)%
  • Theft from the person – 41 (0.6)%

How does Gedling compare against nearby areas ?

Gedling ranks 23rd when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Gedling wards

There are 19 wards within Gedling. Netherfield (Gedling), Daybrook, Ernehale has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Gedling

There are 9 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Gedling. Highest crime rates in NG6, NG2, NG17 .

  • NG6 – 133.6
  • NG2 – 105.8
  • NG17 – 105.3
  • NG5 – 103.7
  • NG15 – 90.0
  • NG3 – 87.0
  • NG21 – 67.6
  • NG4 – 64.3
  • NG14 – 57.6

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North Kesteven crime rate

Overview of North Kesteven crime rate

Crime severity in North Kesteven is considered low.

Occupying the 23rd spot among 25 similar boroughs in terms of crime rates, North Kesteven witnessed 6,099 criminal incidents in 2023, serving a population of 118,074. This translates to a crime rate of 51.65 per 1,000 residents, showcasing a decrease of 5.71% from the preceding year.

The most frequent crimes are Violence and sexual offences (41.1%), Anti-social behaviour (17.7%), and Criminal damage and arson (7.7%), with the least common being Bicycle theft (0.7%), Robbery (0.2%), and Theft from the person (0.1%).

With 26 wards, the areas experiencing the highest crime rates are Sleaford Navigation (342.4), Sleaford Westholme (125.7), and North Hykeham Moor (87.4), while the safest include North Hykeham Witham (26.0), Waddington West (25.3), and Heighington and Washingborough (24.1).

Focusing on postcode districts, LN5 (133.6), LN6 (81.8), and NG34 (69.6) report the highest crime rates, whereas NG23 (36.5), LN3 (32.8), and LN10 (29.3) emerge as the most secure.

In North Kesteven, there was an increase in Anti-social behaviour by 7.9% in 2020 and Violence and sexual offences by 2.79% in 2022. Conversely, there was a decrease in Anti-social behaviour by 2.47% in 2021, 5.39% in 2022, and 1.52% in 2023, and Violence and sexual offences by 3.09% in 2020.

North Kesteven crime incidents by crime type

A total of 6099 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 2505 (41.1)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 1080 (17.7)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 472 (7.7)%
  • Shoplifting – 446 (7.3)%
  • Public order – 408 (6.7)%
  • Other theft – 403 (6.6)%
  • Burglary – 218 (3.6)%
  • Vehicle crime – 184 (3.0)%
  • Other crime – 141 (2.3)%
  • Drugs – 137 (2.2)%
  • Possession of weapons – 42 (0.7)%
  • Bicycle theft – 41 (0.7)%
  • Robbery – 14 (0.2)%
  • Theft from the person – 8 (0.1)%

How does North Kesteven compare against nearby areas ?

North Kesteven ranks 23rd when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under North Kesteven

There are 9 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with North Kesteven. Highest crime rates in LN5, LN6, NG34 .

  • LN5 – 133.6
  • LN6 – 81.8
  • NG34 – 69.6
  • PE20 – 54.4
  • NG32 – 47.6
  • LN4 – 46.9
  • NG23 – 36.5
  • LN3 – 32.8
  • LN10 – 29.3

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West Oxfordshire crime rate

Overview of West Oxfordshire crime rate

West Oxfordshire enjoys a low crime rating, ranking 22nd among 25 surrounding boroughs for its crime rate. In 2023, there were 6619 reported crime incidents against a population of 114237, translating to a crime rate of 57.94 per 1000 people, marking a slight decrease of 1.38% from the previous year.

The most prevalent crimes in West Oxfordshire include Violence and sexual offences (42.0%), Anti-social behaviour (10.3%), and Other theft (8.9%), with Possession of weapons, Bicycle theft, and Robbery being the least common.

Among its 27 wards, Witney South, Witney Central, and Chipping Norton have the highest crime rates, whereas Standlake, Aston and Stanton Harcourt, Stonesfield and Tackley, and Freeland and Hanborough are the safest.

Focusing on Postcode districts, OX25, OX28, and OX29 experience higher crime rates, while OX7, OX15, and OX13 are notably safer.

In West Oxfordshire, there has been a notable increase in certain types of crime over recent years. The Public order offenses saw a rise of 1.74% in 2020 and an even higher increase of 3.04% in 2021. Similarly, Violence and sexual offences experienced a significant uptick, with a 2.3% increase in 2020, a substantial 4.75% rise in 2021, and a further increase of 1.83% in 2022. However, there was a drop in Public order crimes by 2.01% in 2023, indicating a potential improvement in this area.

West Oxfordshire crime incidents by crime type

A total of 6619 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 2777 (42.0)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 681 (10.3)%
  • Other theft – 590 (8.9)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 499 (7.5)%
  • Public order – 436 (6.6)%
  • Vehicle crime – 423 (6.4)%
  • Shoplifting – 393 (5.9)%
  • Burglary – 329 (5.0)%
  • Drugs – 180 (2.7)%
  • Other crime – 121 (1.8)%
  • Theft from the person – 71 (1.1)%
  • Possession of weapons – 58 (0.9)%
  • Bicycle theft – 41 (0.6)%
  • Robbery – 20 (0.3)%

How does West Oxfordshire compare against nearby areas ?

West Oxfordshire ranks 22nd when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under West Oxfordshire

There are 11 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with West Oxfordshire. Highest crime rates in OX25, OX28, OX29 .

  • OX25 – 151.7
  • OX28 – 138.1
  • OX29 – 96.4
  • OX18 – 91.8
  • OX20 – 91.1
  • GL7 – 65.8
  • GL56 – 61.5
  • OX5 – 46.9
  • OX7 – 44.3
  • OX15 – 39.4
  • OX13 – 35.3

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North Somerset crime rate

Overview of North Somerset crime rate

Crime levels in North Somerset are considered medium.

With a ranking of 14th among 25 neighbouring boroughs in crime rate, North Somerset reported 17,488 incidents in 2023 for a population of 216,728. This leads to a crime rate of 80.69 per 1,000 residents, showing a 6.55% increase from the previous year.

The most prevalent crime types are Violence and sexual offences (38.2%), Anti-social behaviour (16.1%), and Public order (10.0%), with the least common being Robbery (0.7%), Possession of weapons (0.7%), and Theft from the person (0.3%).

Of the 35 wards, the highest crime rates are noted in Weston-super-Mare Central (355.2), Weston-super-Mare South (192.2), and Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle (139.9), while the safest wards are Clevedon Yeo (35.2), Nailsea Youngwood (27.1), and Nailsea Golden Valley (21.1).

Examining postcode districts, BS1 (591.7), BS23 (197.4), and BS13 (151.2) feature the highest crime rates, whereas BS26 (47.0), BS25 (37.7), and BS28 (26.4) are the safest.

In North Somerset, there was an increase in Shoplifting by 2.69% and Violence and sexual offences by 2.93% in 2021, and again by 2.1% in 2023. On the other hand, there was a decrease in Anti-social behaviour by 4.35% in 2021, Other theft by 1.79%, and Shoplifting by 1.66% in 2020.

North Somerset crime incidents by crime type

A total of 17488 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 6681 (38.2)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 2823 (16.1)%
  • Public order – 1746 (10.0)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 1506 (8.6)%
  • Shoplifting – 1358 (7.8)%
  • Other theft – 1069 (6.1)%
  • Vehicle crime – 804 (4.6)%
  • Burglary – 573 (3.3)%
  • Other crime – 246 (1.4)%
  • Drugs – 205 (1.2)%
  • Bicycle theft – 193 (1.1)%
  • Robbery – 119 (0.7)%
  • Possession of weapons – 117 (0.7)%
  • Theft from the person – 48 (0.3)%

How does North Somerset compare against nearby areas ?

North Somerset ranks 14th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under North Somerset

There are 17 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with North Somerset. Highest crime rates in BS1, BS23, BS13 .

  • BS1 – 591.7
  • BS23 – 197.4
  • BS13 – 151.2
  • BS3 – 113.5
  • BS48 – 97.2
  • BS49 – 92.5
  • BS8 – 89.2
  • BS41 – 88.2
  • BS29 – 83.8
  • BS40 – 76.6
  • BS22 – 71.5
  • BS24 – 70.0
  • BS20 – 60.3
  • BS21 – 47.9
  • BS26 – 47.0
  • BS25 – 37.7
  • BS28 – 26.4

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