Crime Rate in Barnwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barnwood

The total recorded crimes in Barnwood, Gloucester, UK in February 2026 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barnwood crime rate of 0.11 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 Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-90.91% decrease)
Barnwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

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 areas in the Gloucester.

    • 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 areas in the Gloucester.

  • 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Barnwood)CrimesRank (Barnwood)CrimesRank (Barnwood)
WestgateNA NA6,071 14,581 1
Barton and TredworthNA NA2,095 22,321 2
Kingsholm and WottonNA NA1,990 31,883 3
Matson, Robinswood and White CityNA NA1,775 41,649 4
MorelandNA NA1,339 51,439 5
TuffleyNA NA1,120 6807 6
KingswayNA NA781 9586 8
Quedgeley FieldcourtNA NA787 8528 9
PodsmeadNA NA477 13483 10
Coney HillNA NA510 10482 11
GrangeNA NA485 11452 12
Quedgeley Severn ValeNA NA479 12418 13
LonglevensNA NA352 14321 14
HucclecoteNA NA345 15301 15
ElmbridgeNA NA276 17283 16
AbbeydaleNA NA319 16225 17
AbbeymeadNA NA175 18165 18

Barnwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In February 2026, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (28 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2025 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 9 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 202611
December 20255
November 20257
October 20259
September 20255
August 202511
July 202513
June 20255
May 20253
April 20256
March 20258
February 20257

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202611
December 20259
November 202511
October 202515
September 202511
August 202522
July 202512
June 202512
May 20259
April 202515
March 202513
February 20259

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20253
November 20253
October 20255
August 20254
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20256
October 20253
September 20255
August 20254
July 20254
June 20251
May 20258
April 20253
March 20256
February 20259

A total of 260 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202628
December 202518
November 202513
October 202518
September 202520
August 202520
July 202522
June 202518
May 202528
April 202522
March 202521
February 202532

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
June 20252
May 20251

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20255
November 20251
October 20252
August 20253
July 20255
June 20254
May 20252
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
September 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20253
November 20253
October 20255
September 20251
August 20254
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20254
October 20251
August 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20252
August 20251
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
September 20251
August 20254
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252

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

MonthCount
November 20251
August 20251
July 20252
April 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251

High Crime Locations Barnwood in February 2026

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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