Crime Rate in Barnwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barnwood

The total recorded crimes in Barnwood, Gloucester, UK in May 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barnwood crime rate of 6.69 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
Barnwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Hammond Way with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Barnwood has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 6.69 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barnwood)CrimesRank (Barnwood)CrimesRank (Barnwood)
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
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
Abbeydale33 14319 16225 17
Hucclecote19 17345 15301 15
Elmbridge30 16276 17283 16
Abbeymead13 18175 18165 18

Barnwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202515
March 202513
February 20259
January 202513
December 202411
November 202411
October 202418
September 202414
August 202416
July 202420
June 202416
May 202417

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20256
February 20259
January 20251
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20247
June 202420
May 20245

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20258
February 20257
January 20259
December 20244
November 20246
October 20243
September 20244
August 202410
July 20245
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 347 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202522
March 202521
February 202532
January 202521
December 202418
November 202418
October 202423
September 202426
August 202430
July 202422
June 202460
May 202426

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Barnwood in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting12
Public order3
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
3. Hammond Way (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Wellingtonia Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
6. Hazel Court (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Eastbrook Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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