Crime Rate in Barnwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barnwood

The total recorded crimes in Barnwood, Gloucester, UK in March 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barnwood crime rate of 6.37 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 Barnwood, encompassing approximately 9,264 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (-34.38% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Barnwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

How safe is Barnwood?

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

  • Relative to Gloucester:

    • In 2024, Barnwood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gloucester average, with 812 crimes compared to 1122.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Barnwood witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 17 other cities.

    • In 2023, Barnwood had fewer crimes than the Gloucester average, with 731 crimes compared to 981. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Barnwood witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 17 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Barnwood Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Barnwood has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 6.37 ranking 8th out of 17 in the Gloucester, UK

In 2024, the total Barnwood crimes were 812. The crime rate of Barnwood in 2024 was 87.65 (year) or 7.30 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Gloucester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Barnwood were around 731 crimes with yearly crime rate of 78.90 (year) or 6.58 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Gloucester.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gloucester)CrimesRank (Gloucester)CrimesRank (Gloucester)
Westgate548 16,071 14,581 1
Barton and Tredworth168 22,095 22,321 2
Kingsholm and Wotton148 31,990 31,883 3
Matson, Robinswood and White City120 41,775 41,649 4
Moreland111 51,339 51,439 5
Tuffley62 71,120 6807 6
Kingsway83 6781 9586 8
Quedgeley Fieldcourt36 12787 8528 9
Coney Hill54 9510 10482 11
Podsmead53 10477 13483 10
Grange34 13485 11452 12
Quedgeley Severn Vale41 11479 12418 13
Longlevens15 18352 14321 14
Abbeydale32 14319 16225 17
Hucclecote25 16345 15301 15
Elmbridge31 15276 17283 16
Abbeymead16 17175 18165 18

Barnwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (21 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (30 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (60 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 20259
December 20244
November 20246
October 20243
September 20244
August 202410
July 20245
June 202418
May 20248
April 20245

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 202414
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20259
January 202513
December 202411
November 202411
October 202418
September 202414
August 202416
July 202420
June 202416
May 202417
April 202416

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20259
January 20251
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20247
June 202420
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 329 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202532
January 202521
December 202418
November 202418
October 202423
September 202426
August 202430
July 202422
June 202460
May 202426
April 202432

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Barnwood in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting11
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. York Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
5. Lilliesfield Avenue (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hammond Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
7. Wellingtonia Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
8. Youngs Orchard (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Temple Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. North Upton Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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