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

Overview of Crime in NG5 8BQ

BIRCHFIELD ROAD, NG5 8BQ, Gedling has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.24 per 1,000 population. This NG5 8BQ 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 8BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NG5 8BQ, encompassing approximately 4330 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

NG5 8BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beechwood Road with total crimes: 6
  • Oakdale Road with total crimes: 2
  • Firbeck Road with total crimes: 2

BIRCHFIELD ROAD, NG5 8BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.2411.11%
Criminal damage and arson42.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.92-50.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In August 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 offences94.62-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour62.08-70.00%
Other theft21.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2011.55900.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.6221.43%
Public order33.9350.00%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.317.69%
Other crime33.230.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.0018.18%
Criminal damage and arson73.000.00%
Other theft41.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.4722.22%
Anti-social behaviour82.540.00%
Drugs31.850.00%
Burglary30.690.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.5428.57%
Anti-social behaviour82.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.85200.00%
Other crime20.69100.00%
Public order20.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.00-41.67%
Possession of weapons21.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92100.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.160.00%
Public order22.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

Crime by Type

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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20243

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20241
May 20247
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20244
October 20231

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 202417
June 202414
May 202413
March 202411
February 20249
January 20247
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 202420
June 20242
March 20248
February 20248
November 20234

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
October 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20243
January 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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