Crime Rate in Gloucester: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gloucester

The total recorded crimes in Gloucester, Gloucester in January 2025 are around 1,456 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gloucester crime rate of 11.00 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (567) incidents (-7.35% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (225) incidents (5.14% increase)
  • Public order: (145) incidents (31.82% increase)
Gloucester Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 57
  • St John'S Lane with total crimes: 35
  • Mayhill Way 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 (461 crimes), and the safest, Hucclecote (11 crimes), is 450 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Gloucester.

Similarly, the area of Central Gloucester & Hempsted (489 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Hucclecote (12 crimes), with a difference of 477 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Gloucester.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Westgate461
Barton and Tredworth158
Kingsholm and Wotton141
Matson, Robinswood and White City125
Moreland93

Safest Wards:

Longlevens30
Elmbridge24
Abbeydale14
Abbeymead12
Hucclecote11

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Gloucester & Hempsted489
Kingsholm & Wotton146
Barton120
Quedgeley South115
Matson & Robinswood113

Safest Areas:

Quedgeley North32
Longlevens25
Abbeymead & Abbeydale24
Elmbridge24
Hucclecote12

Gloucester Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the Gloucester has recorded 1,456 crimes with crime rate of 11.00 ranking 29th 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

CityJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gloucestershire)CrimesRank (Gloucestershire)CrimesRank (Gloucestershire)
Cotswold453 56,439 66,092 6
Stroud602 68,973 48,126 5
Forest of Dean496 36,372 56,338 3
Tewkesbury512 47,589 36,447 4
Cheltenham967 213,657 213,933 2

Gloucester Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 1202 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 150.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 274 reported cases.

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

A total of 181 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

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

A total of 320 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 40.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 56 reported cases.

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

A total of 65 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20259
December 20248
November 20243
October 20248
September 20246
August 20248
July 20249
June 202414

A total of 467 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 58.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 70 reported cases.

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

A total of 5272 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 659.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1212 reported cases.

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

A total of 771 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 96.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 186 reported cases.

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

A total of 135 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 30 reported cases.

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

A total of 149 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 42 reported cases.

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

A total of 346 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 43.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 74 reported cases.

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

A total of 274 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 34.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202535
December 202437
November 202426
October 202437
September 202427
August 202426
July 202434
June 202452

A total of 2481 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 310.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 630 reported cases.

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

A total of 1383 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 172.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 318 reported cases.

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

A total of 811 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 101.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 216 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Gloucester in January 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total57
Violence and sexual offences20
Shoplifting11
Public order7
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft3
Theft from the person2
Possession of weapons2
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery1
Other crime1
Bicycle theft1
2. St John'S Lane (Map)
Total35
Shoplifting16
Public order15
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary2
3. Mayhill Way (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences13
Other theft3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
Bicycle theft1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting14
Public order2
5. Hyde Close (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order3
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary3
Public order2
Other theft2
Robbery1

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