Crime Rate in Gloucester: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gloucester

The total recorded crimes in Gloucester, UK in May 2025 are around 1,743 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gloucester crime rate of 13.16 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (634) incidents (21.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (324) incidents (14.89% increase)
  • Public order: (183) incidents (59.13% increase)
Gloucester Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 77
  • St John'S Lane with total crimes: 22
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 22

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 (549 crimes), and the safest, Abbeymead (13 crimes), is 536 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Gloucester.

Similarly, the area of Central Gloucester & Hempsted (578 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Hucclecote (21 crimes), with a difference of 557 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Gloucester.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Westgate549
Barton and Tredworth177
Kingsholm and Wotton177
Matson, Robinswood and White City151
Moreland110

Safest Wards:

Abbeydale33
Longlevens33
Elmbridge30
Hucclecote19
Abbeymead13

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Gloucester & Hempsted578
Kingsholm & Wotton181
Quedgeley South149
Matson & Robinswood137
Barton118

Safest Areas:

Lower Tuffley40
Abbeymead & Abbeydale38
Elmbridge30
Longlevens29
Hucclecote21

Gloucester Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Gloucester has recorded 1,743 crimes with crime rate of 13.16 ranking 22th 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gloucestershire)CrimesRank (Gloucestershire)CrimesRank (Gloucestershire)
Cotswold561 66,439 66,092 6
Stroud783 58,973 48,126 5
Forest of Dean580 36,372 56,338 3
Tewkesbury564 47,589 36,447 4
Cheltenham1,070 213,657 213,933 2

Gloucester Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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 1737 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 144.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 274 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025183
April 2025115
March 2025128
February 2025109
January 2025145
December 2024110
November 2024136
October 2024124
September 2024129
August 2024154
July 2024130
June 2024274

A total of 213 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202520
March 202516
February 20256
January 202515
December 20248
November 202412
October 202418
September 202416
August 202417
July 202421
June 202442

A total of 3622 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 301.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 630 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025324
April 2025282
March 2025314
February 2025221
January 2025225
December 2024214
November 2024268
October 2024284
September 2024277
August 2024302
July 2024281
June 2024630

A total of 263 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202528
March 202515
February 202516
January 202516
December 202411
November 202433
October 202422
September 202425
August 202419
July 202413
June 202442

A total of 525 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202550
March 202548
February 202536
January 202538
December 202446
November 202435
October 202450
September 202430
August 202442
July 202431
June 202474

A total of 467 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202533
March 202546
February 202538
January 202551
December 202426
November 202445
October 202445
September 202438
August 202428
July 202431
June 202456

A total of 178 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20256
March 202513
February 202510
January 202512
December 202419
November 202414
October 202415
September 202415
August 202413
July 202417
June 202430

A total of 492 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202556
April 202553
March 202545
February 202564
January 202535
December 202437
November 202426
October 202437
September 202427
August 202426
July 202434
June 202452

A total of 98 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20258
February 202510
January 20259
December 20248
November 20243
October 20248
September 20246
August 20248
July 20249
June 202414

A total of 1986 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 165.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 318 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025166
April 2025144
March 2025186
February 2025107
January 2025130
December 2024101
November 2024165
October 2024162
September 2024177
August 2024174
July 2024156
June 2024318

A total of 1179 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 98.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 216 reported cases.

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

A total of 7521 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 626.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1212 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025634
April 2025523
March 2025569
February 2025523
January 2025567
December 2024612
November 2024540
October 2024589
September 2024567
August 2024592
July 2024593
June 20241212

A total of 1092 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 91.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 186 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202581
April 202566
March 202594
February 202580
January 202578
December 202480
November 202478
October 202489
September 202487
August 202490
July 202483
June 2024186

A total of 658 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202538
March 202547
February 202556
January 202551
December 202462
November 202456
October 202458
September 202450
August 202459
July 202461
June 202470

High Crime Locations Gloucester in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total77
Violence and sexual offences24
Public order17
Shoplifting11
Other theft7
Anti-social behaviour7
Robbery4
Bicycle theft3
Burglary2
Possession of weapons1
Drugs1
2. St John'S Lane (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
3. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences13
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order2
Robbery1
Other theft1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting12
Public order3
Robbery1
Possession of weapons1
Other theft1
5. Naas Lane (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences10
Drugs5
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Spread Eagle Road (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour9
Shoplifting3
Robbery2
Public order2
Theft from the person1

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