Crime Rate in Gloucester: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gloucester

The total recorded crimes in Gloucester, UK in July 2025 are around 1,665 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gloucester crime rate of 12.57 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (622) incidents (-7.30% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (397) incidents (5.31% increase)
  • Public order: (128) incidents (0.79% increase)
Gloucester Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 60
  • Mayhill Way with total crimes: 31
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 24

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 (530 crimes), and the safest, Abbeymead (19 crimes), is 511 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Gloucester.

Similarly, the area of Central Gloucester & Hempsted (555 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Hucclecote (19 crimes), with a difference of 536 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Gloucester.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Westgate530
Kingsholm and Wotton170
Barton and Tredworth154
Matson, Robinswood and White City132
Moreland93

Safest Wards:

Grange30
Longlevens26
Hucclecote22
Abbeydale21
Abbeymead19

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Gloucester & Hempsted555
Kingsholm & Wotton172
Quedgeley South150
Barton118
Matson & Robinswood118

Safest Areas:

Abbeymead & Abbeydale39
Elmbridge31
Lower Tuffley30
Longlevens24
Hucclecote19

Gloucester Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Gloucester has recorded 1,665 crimes with crime rate of 12.57 ranking 47th 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gloucestershire)CrimesRank (Gloucestershire)CrimesRank (Gloucestershire)
Cotswold549 66,439 66,092 6
Stroud786 58,973 48,126 5
Forest of Dean582 36,372 56,338 3
Tewkesbury583 47,589 36,447 4
Cheltenham1,080 213,657 213,933 2

Gloucester Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 622 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 397 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (671 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (377 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (634 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (324 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (523 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (282 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 168 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202522
May 202514
April 20256
March 202513
February 202510
January 202512
December 202419
November 202414
October 202415
September 202415
August 202413

A total of 514 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202552
June 202556
May 202556
April 202553
March 202545
February 202564
January 202535
December 202437
November 202426
October 202437
September 202427
August 202426

A total of 89 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 20258
April 20257
March 20258
February 202510
January 20259
December 20248
November 20243
October 20248
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 1752 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 146.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 186 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025109
June 2025131
May 2025166
April 2025144
March 2025186
February 2025107
January 2025130
December 2024101
November 2024165
October 2024162
September 2024177
August 2024174

A total of 1049 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 87.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025103
June 202580
May 2025107
April 202584
March 2025107
February 202570
January 202584
December 202485
November 202475
October 202468
September 202485
August 2024101

A total of 3485 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 290.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 397 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025397
June 2025377
May 2025324
April 2025282
March 2025314
February 2025221
January 2025225
December 2024214
November 2024268
October 2024284
September 2024277
August 2024302

A total of 194 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202523
May 202522
April 202520
March 202516
February 20256
January 202515
December 20248
November 202412
October 202418
September 202416
August 202417

A total of 7009 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 584.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 671 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025622
June 2025671
May 2025634
April 2025523
March 2025569
February 2025523
January 2025567
December 2024612
November 2024540
October 2024589
September 2024567
August 2024592

A total of 510 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202548
May 202545
April 202550
March 202548
February 202536
January 202538
December 202446
November 202435
October 202450
September 202430
August 202442

A total of 988 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 82.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202584
June 202581
May 202581
April 202566
March 202594
February 202580
January 202578
December 202480
November 202478
October 202489
September 202487
August 202490

A total of 1588 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 132.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 183 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025128
June 2025127
May 2025183
April 2025115
March 2025128
February 2025109
January 2025145
December 2024110
November 2024136
October 2024124
September 2024129
August 2024154

A total of 430 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202528
May 202530
April 202533
March 202546
February 202538
January 202551
December 202426
November 202445
October 202445
September 202438
August 202428

A total of 269 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202537
May 202523
April 202528
March 202515
February 202516
January 202516
December 202411
November 202433
October 202422
September 202425
August 202419

A total of 618 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202554
May 202550
April 202538
March 202547
February 202556
January 202551
December 202462
November 202456
October 202458
September 202450
August 202459

High Crime Locations Gloucester in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total60
Violence and sexual offences18
Shoplifting16
Public order8
Drugs7
Robbery4
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons1
2. Mayhill Way (Map)
Total31
Violence and sexual offences28
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson3
Theft from the person2
Other theft2
Robbery1
4. Greenhill Drive (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences13
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
Other crime1
5. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order2
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting19
Robbery3

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