Crime Rate in Elmbridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Elmbridge

The total recorded crimes in Elmbridge, Gloucester, UK in May 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Elmbridge crime rate of 2.16 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 Elmbridge, encompassing approximately 13,902 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Elmbridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cheltenham Road with total crimes: 10
  • Elmbridge Road with total crimes: 3
  • Riversley Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Elmbridge?

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

  • Relative to Gloucester:

    • In 2024, Elmbridge demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gloucester average, with 276 crimes compared to 1122.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Elmbridge recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 17 other areas in the Gloucester.

    • In 2023, Elmbridge had fewer crimes than the Gloucester average, with 283 crimes compared to 981. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Elmbridge recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 17 other areas in the Gloucester.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Elmbridge Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Elmbridge has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 2.16 ranking 16th out of 17 in the Gloucester, UK

In 2024, the total Elmbridge crimes were 276. The crime rate of Elmbridge in 2024 was 19.85 (year) or 1.65 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Gloucester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Elmbridge were around 283 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.36 (year) or 1.70 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Gloucester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Elmbridge)CrimesRank (Elmbridge)CrimesRank (Elmbridge)
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
Abbeydale33 14319 16225 17
Hucclecote19 17345 15301 15
Abbeymead13 18175 18165 18

Elmbridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 202511
February 20259
January 202510
December 202416
November 20248
October 202410
September 20248
August 20247
July 20249
June 202428
May 20247

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
June 20244
May 20244

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

MonthCount
May 20251
May 20242

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
October 20242
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
August 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251

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

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Elmbridge in May 2025

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

1. Cheltenham Road (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Public order3
Other crime1
2. Elmbridge Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Drugs1
3. Riversley Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Meadowleaze (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Little Elmbridge (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Wolseley Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Argyll Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Merevale Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sisson End (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Sandyleaze (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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