Crime Rate in Gloucester: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gloucester

The total recorded crimes in Gloucester, UK in March 2025 are around 1,636 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gloucester crime rate of 12.36 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Gloucester, encompassing approximately 132,414 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (569) incidents (8.80% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (314) incidents (42.08% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (186) incidents (73.83% increase)
Gloucester Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 56
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 23
  • St John'S Lane with total crimes: 23

Gloucester Police Info:

Gloucestershire Constabulary

How safe is Gloucester?

To understand the safety of Gloucester, we need to analyze Gloucester crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Gloucester has recorded 20,188 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 152.46 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 28 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 17,655 crimes with a crime rate of 133.33, ranking it 43 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Gloucestershire:

    • In 2024, Gloucester reported a higher crime volume than the Gloucestershire average, with 20,188 crimes compared to 10,536. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Gloucester recorded fewer crimes than 5 out of 5 other cities.

    • In 2023, Gloucester experienced a greater number of crimes than the Gloucestershire average, with 17,655 crimes compared to 9,765. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Gloucester recorded fewer crimes than 5 out of 5 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Gloucester is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Gloucestershire, Gloucester has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Gloucester Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Westgate (548 crimes), and the safest, Longlevens (15 crimes), is 533 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Gloucester.

Similarly, the area of Central Gloucester & Hempsted (588 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Longlevens (13 crimes), with a difference of 575 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Gloucester.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Westgate548
Barton and Tredworth168
Kingsholm and Wotton148
Matson, Robinswood and White City120
Moreland111

Safest Wards:

Abbeydale32
Elmbridge31
Hucclecote25
Abbeymead16
Longlevens15

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Gloucester & Hempsted588
Kingsholm & Wotton150
Barton128
Quedgeley South119
Coney Hill, Barnwood & Abbeydale115

Safest Areas:

Quedgeley North41
Lower Tuffley34
Elmbridge31
Hucclecote25
Longlevens13

Gloucester Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Gloucester has recorded 1,636 crimes with crime rate of 12.36 ranking 7295th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in Gloucestershire.

In 2024, the total Gloucester crimes were 20,188. The crime rate of Gloucester in 2024 was 152.46 (year) or 12.71 (month) ranking it 28 danzarous in the UK. Gloucester ranked 1 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in Gloucestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gloucester were around 17,655 crimes with yearly crime rate of 133.33 (year) or 11.11 (month) ranking 43 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Gloucestershire, Gloucester ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 1 as per crime rate of Gloucester

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gloucestershire)CrimesRank (Gloucestershire)CrimesRank (Gloucestershire)
Cotswold505 66,439 66,092 6
Stroud715 48,973 48,126 5
Forest of Dean533 56,372 56,338 3
Tewkesbury617 37,589 36,447 4
Cheltenham1,169 213,657 213,933 2

Gloucester Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (569 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (314 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 523 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 221 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (567 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (225 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 612 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 214 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (540 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (268 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (589 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (284 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (567 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (277 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (592 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (302 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 593 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 281 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1212 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (630 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 383 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202545
February 202564
January 202535
December 202437
November 202426
October 202437
September 202427
August 202426
July 202434
June 202452

A total of 6364 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 636.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1212 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025569
February 2025523
January 2025567
December 2024612
November 2024540
October 2024589
September 2024567
August 2024592
July 2024593
June 20241212

A total of 570 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 57.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202547
February 202556
January 202551
December 202462
November 202456
October 202458
September 202450
August 202459
July 202461
June 202470

A total of 212 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202516
January 202516
December 202411
November 202433
October 202422
September 202425
August 202419
July 202413
June 202442

A total of 3016 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 301.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 630 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025314
February 2025221
January 2025225
December 2024214
November 2024268
October 2024284
September 2024277
August 2024302
July 2024281
June 2024630

A total of 158 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202510
January 202512
December 202419
November 202414
October 202415
September 202415
August 202413
July 202417
June 202430

A total of 1676 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 167.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 318 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025186
February 2025107
January 2025130
December 2024101
November 2024165
October 2024162
September 2024177
August 2024174
July 2024156
June 2024318

A total of 945 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 94.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 186 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202594
February 202580
January 202578
December 202480
November 202478
October 202489
September 202487
August 202490
July 202483
June 2024186

A total of 83 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202510
January 20259
December 20248
November 20243
October 20248
September 20246
August 20248
July 20249
June 202414

A total of 1439 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 143.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 274 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025128
February 2025109
January 2025145
December 2024110
November 2024136
October 2024124
September 2024129
August 2024154
July 2024130
June 2024274

A total of 171 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20256
January 202515
December 20248
November 202412
October 202418
September 202416
August 202417
July 202421
June 202442

A total of 404 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202546
February 202538
January 202551
December 202426
November 202445
October 202445
September 202438
August 202428
July 202431
June 202456

A total of 430 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202548
February 202536
January 202538
December 202446
November 202435
October 202450
September 202430
August 202442
July 202431
June 202474

A total of 988 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 98.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 216 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025107
February 202570
January 202584
December 202485
November 202475
October 202468
September 202485
August 2024101
July 202497
June 2024216

High Crime Locations Gloucester in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total56
Shoplifting18
Violence and sexual offences14
Public order11
Other theft6
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
2. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences13
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Bicycle theft1
3. St John'S Lane (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting20
Public order3
4. Russell Street (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2
Public order1
Burglary1
5. College Street (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
6. Mayhill Way (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences13
Criminal damage and arson3
Theft from the person1

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