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 March 2025 are around 148 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingsholm and Wotton crime rate of 5.86 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (18.60% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (130.77% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (1800.00% increase)
Kingsholm and Wotton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mayhill Way with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Hyde Close 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Kingsholm and Wotton has recorded 148 crimes with crime rate of 5.86 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gloucester)CrimesRank (Gloucester)CrimesRank (Gloucester)
Westgate548 16,071 14,581 1
Barton and Tredworth168 22,095 22,321 2
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
Barnwood59 8812 7731 7
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

Kingsholm and Wotton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (88 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 796 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 114 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 84 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20258
January 20256
December 20249
November 202410
October 20245
September 20247
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 202413

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20258
December 20244
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
July 20242
June 202412
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 330 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202513
January 202523
December 202434
November 202437
October 202433
September 202425
August 202428
July 202421
June 202432
May 202419
April 202435

A total of 151 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20259
January 202512
December 202416
November 202411
October 202413
September 20247
August 202417
July 202410
June 202416
May 202414
April 202418

A total of 137 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20254
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 110 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202510
January 20257
December 20247
November 20243
October 20245
September 20248
August 20249
July 20249
June 202420
May 20247
April 202415

A total of 126 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Kingsholm and Wotton in March 2025

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

1. Mayhill Way (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences13
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order1
Theft from the person1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting14
3. Hyde Close (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft3
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other crime1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
4. Claremont Road (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
5. Wellington Parade (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
6. Worcester Parade (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
7. Hospital (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Oxford Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Dean'S Way (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hinton Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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