Crime Rate in Kingsholm and Wotton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kingsholm and Wotton

The total recorded crimes in Kingsholm and Wotton, Gloucester, UK in May 2025 are around 177 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingsholm and Wotton crime rate of 7.01 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 Kingsholm and Wotton, encompassing approximately 25,262 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (38.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (25.93% increase)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
Kingsholm and Wotton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hyde Close with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Claremont Road with total crimes: 13

How safe is Kingsholm and Wotton?

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

  • Relative to Gloucester:

    • In 2024, Kingsholm and Wotton reported a higher crime volume than the Gloucester average, with 1,990 crimes compared to 1,122. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Kingsholm and Wotton witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 17 other areas in the Gloucester.

    • In 2023, Kingsholm and Wotton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Gloucester average, with 1,883 crimes compared to 981. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Kingsholm and Wotton witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 17 other areas in the Gloucester.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Gloucester, Kingsholm and Wotton has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Kingsholm and Wotton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Kingsholm and Wotton has recorded 177 crimes with crime rate of 7.01 ranking 3th out of 17 in the Gloucester, UK

In 2024, the total Kingsholm and Wotton crimes were 1,990. The crime rate of Kingsholm and Wotton in 2024 was 78.77 (year) or 6.56 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Gloucester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kingsholm and Wotton were around 1,883 crimes with yearly crime rate of 74.54 (year) or 6.21 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Gloucester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kingsholm and Wotton)CrimesRank (Kingsholm and Wotton)CrimesRank (Kingsholm and Wotton)
Westgate549 16,071 14,581 1
Barton and Tredworth177 22,095 22,321 2
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
Elmbridge30 16276 17283 16
Abbeymead13 18175 18165 18

Kingsholm and Wotton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (51 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (57 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 78 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (59 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (58 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (29 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (61 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 88 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (114 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 157 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20258
March 20258
February 20259
January 202512
December 202416
November 202411
October 202413
September 20247
August 202417
July 202410
June 202416
May 202414

A total of 813 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 62.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202561
April 202544
March 202551
February 202543
January 202557
December 202478
November 202459
October 202449
September 202458
August 202461
July 202488
June 2024114
May 202450

A total of 356 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202527
March 202530
February 202513
January 202523
December 202434
November 202437
October 202433
September 202425
August 202428
July 202421
June 202432
May 202419

A total of 145 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 20257
February 202516
January 20257
December 20247
November 202410
October 202413
September 20247
August 202415
July 202411
June 202422
May 202412

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 113 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 202510
February 202510
January 20257
December 20247
November 20243
October 20245
September 20248
August 20249
July 20249
June 202420
May 20247

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

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 149 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202514
March 202519
February 20251
January 20256
December 20246
November 202423
October 202414
September 202429
August 202412
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 84 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20255
February 20258
January 20256
December 20249
November 202410
October 20245
September 20247
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20254
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20256
February 20254
January 20258
December 20244
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
July 20242
June 202412
May 20243

High Crime Locations Kingsholm and Wotton in May 2025

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

1. Hyde Close (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order4
Bicycle theft2
Other theft2
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Claremont Road (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Bicycle theft2
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Worcester Parade (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences8
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
5. Mayhill Way (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Wellington Parade (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
8. Michaelmas Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Public order1
9. Henry Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
10. Dean'S Walk (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1

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