Crime Rate in Abbeydale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abbeydale

The total recorded crimes in Abbeydale, Gloucester, UK in July 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abbeydale crime rate of 1.42 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Abbeydale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Almond Close with total crimes: 3
  • Autumn Rise with total crimes: 2

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 July 2025 the Abbeydale has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 1.42 ranking 17th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Abbeydale)CrimesRank (Abbeydale)CrimesRank (Abbeydale)
Westgate530 16,071 14,581 1
Barton and Tredworth154 32,095 22,321 2
Kingsholm and Wotton170 21,990 31,883 3
Matson, Robinswood and White City132 41,775 41,649 4
Moreland93 51,339 51,439 5
Tuffley56 111,120 6807 6
Quedgeley Fieldcourt77 6787 8528 9
Barnwood67 8812 7731 7
Kingsway73 7781 9586 8
Quedgeley Severn Vale59 9479 12418 13
Podsmead59 10477 13483 10
Coney Hill46 12510 10482 11
Grange30 14485 11452 12
Elmbridge31 13276 17283 16
Longlevens26 15352 14321 14
Hucclecote22 16345 15301 15
Abbeymead19 18175 18165 18

Abbeydale 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 10 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20257
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
May 20259
April 202514
March 20256
February 20258
January 20255
December 202414
November 20247
October 20249
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 104 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202510
May 202514
April 202511
March 202511
February 20257
January 20253
December 20245
November 20247
October 20245
September 20249
August 202415

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
December 20241
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Abbeydale in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
2. Almond Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Autumn Rise (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Heron Way (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Richmonds (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Stonechat Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Raven Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Shergar Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Oriole Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Lawns (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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