BIRCHFIELD ROAD, NG5 8BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NG5 8BJ

BIRCHFIELD ROAD, NG5 8BJ, Gedling has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.97 per 1,000 population. This NG5 8BJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NG5 postcode area, which has experienced 670 crimes and a crime rate of 7.40 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NG5 8BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NG5 8BJ, encompassing approximately 4590 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

NG5 8BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beechwood Road with total crimes: 6
  • Brook Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Bentwell Avenue with total crimes: 2

BIRCHFIELD ROAD, NG5 8BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.97-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson53.2766.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.0933.33%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.0123.08%
Criminal damage and arson33.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.65-50.00%
Other theft10.65-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.758.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.83500.00%
Other theft31.310.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.44100.00%
Public order20.44100.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences123.4933.33%
Public order12.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.05-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson41.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.3244.44%
Anti-social behaviour62.830.00%
Drugs41.310.00%
Burglary20.87100.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.1428.57%
Anti-social behaviour61.960.00%
Robbery11.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.83133.33%
Other crime21.520.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.09-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.570.00%
Public order32.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
June 20241
May 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
July 202413
June 202412
May 20249
March 202413
February 20249
January 20247
November 20233
October 202312

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
March 20244

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
October 20231

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20241
March 20246
February 20246
November 20235

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NG5 8BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Beechwood Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Brook Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Bentwell Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Oakdale Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Firbeck Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Brook Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Pinewood Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Chestnut Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Grenville Rise
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Kirkley Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Douro Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Birchfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Ashdale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hawthorn Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ruth Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Ravenswood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Leivers Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1