Crime Rate in Abbeydale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abbeydale

The total recorded crimes in Abbeydale, Gloucester, UK in May 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abbeydale crime rate of 2.23 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 Abbeydale, encompassing approximately 14,829 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Abbeydale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Robin Close with total crimes: 3
  • Almond Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Abbeydale?

To understand the safety of Abbeydale, we need to analyze Abbeydale crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Gloucester:

    • In 2024, Abbeydale demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gloucester average, with 319 crimes compared to 1122.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Abbeydale recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 17 other areas in the Gloucester.

    • In 2023, Abbeydale had fewer crimes than the Gloucester average, with 225 crimes compared to 981. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Abbeydale recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 17 other areas in the Gloucester.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Gloucester, Abbeydale has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Abbeydale Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Abbeydale has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 2.23 ranking 14th out of 17 in the Gloucester, UK

In 2024, the total Abbeydale crimes were 319. The crime rate of Abbeydale in 2024 was 21.51 (year) or 1.79 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Gloucester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Abbeydale were around 225 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.17 (year) or 1.26 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Gloucester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Abbeydale)CrimesRank (Abbeydale)CrimesRank (Abbeydale)
Westgate549 16,071 14,581 1
Barton and Tredworth177 22,095 22,321 2
Kingsholm and Wotton177 31,990 31,883 3
Matson, Robinswood and White City151 41,775 41,649 4
Moreland110 51,339 51,439 5
Tuffley52 91,120 6807 6
Quedgeley Fieldcourt79 6787 8528 9
Barnwood62 8812 7731 7
Kingsway70 7781 9586 8
Podsmead49 12477 13483 10
Coney Hill50 10510 10482 11
Grange40 13485 11452 12
Quedgeley Severn Vale49 11479 12418 13
Longlevens33 15352 14321 14
Hucclecote19 17345 15301 15
Elmbridge30 16276 17283 16
Abbeymead13 18175 18165 18

Abbeydale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202514
March 20256
February 20258
January 20255
December 202414
November 20247
October 20249
September 20244
August 20246
July 20247
June 202430
May 20248

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20257
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20246
August 20245
July 20242
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
December 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202511
March 202511
February 20257
January 20253
December 20245
November 20247
October 20245
September 20249
August 202415
July 20247
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20242

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Abbeydale in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting14
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Robin Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Almond Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Raven Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Redpoll Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Eagle Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. The Wayridge (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Swift Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Rumsey Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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