Crime Rate in Kingsway: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kingsway

The total recorded crimes in Kingsway, Gloucester, UK in January 2026 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingsway crime rate of 0.76 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 Kingsway, encompassing approximately 63,200 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-21.74% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Kingsway Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Shawbury Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Lyneham Drive with total crimes: 4

How safe is Kingsway?

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

  • Relative to Gloucester:

    • In 2024, Kingsway demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gloucester average, with 781 crimes compared to 1122.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Kingsway witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 17 other areas in the Gloucester.

    • In 2023, Kingsway had fewer crimes than the Gloucester average, with 586 crimes compared to 981. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Kingsway witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 17 other areas in the Gloucester.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kingsway Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Kingsway has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 0.27 ranking 8th out of 17 in the Gloucester, UK

In 2024, the total Kingsway crimes were 781. The crime rate of Kingsway in 2024 was 12.36 (year) or 1.03 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Gloucester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kingsway were around 586 crimes with yearly crime rate of 9.27 (year) or 0.77 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Gloucester.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Kingsway)CrimesRank (Kingsway)CrimesRank (Kingsway)
Westgate491 16,071 14,581 1
Barton and Tredworth139 22,095 22,321 2
Kingsholm and Wotton136 31,990 31,883 3
Matson, Robinswood and White City109 41,775 41,649 4
Moreland91 51,339 51,439 5
Tuffley38 101,120 6807 6
Barnwood67 6812 7731 7
Quedgeley Fieldcourt58 7787 8528 9
Podsmead38 9477 13483 10
Coney Hill33 14510 10482 11
Grange34 13485 11452 12
Abbeydale36 11319 16225 17
Quedgeley Severn Vale30 15479 12418 13
Elmbridge36 12276 17283 16
Longlevens23 16352 14321 14
Hucclecote20 17345 15301 15
Abbeymead8 18175 18165 18

Kingsway Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (20 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 186 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202611
December 202513
November 202513
October 202521
September 202511
August 202524
July 202521
June 202520
May 202514
April 202515
March 202514
February 20259

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20252
November 20253
October 20258
September 20253
August 20256
July 20257
June 20256
May 20258
April 20252
March 20257
February 20254

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
September 20252
July 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20259
November 202514
October 20256
September 202510
August 202516
July 20253
June 20254
May 202510
April 202514
March 202513
February 20253

A total of 313 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202618
December 202523
November 202528
October 202530
September 202530
August 202530
July 202523
June 202519
May 202529
April 202516
March 202536
February 202531

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20259
November 20255
October 202511
September 20256
August 20255
July 20251
June 20256
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20251
October 20253
September 20254
July 20252
June 20251
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
August 20251
July 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
November 20255
October 20253
September 20255
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
July 20254
June 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20251
June 20251

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20253
October 20251
August 20252
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252

High Crime Locations Kingsway in January 2026

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
2. Shawbury Avenue (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Lyneham Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Kinloss Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
5. Halton Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Headley Court (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Coltishall Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Digby Green (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Mount Pleasant (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. St Mawgan Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1

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