Crime Rate in Kingsway: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kingsway

The total recorded crimes in Kingsway, Gloucester, UK in July 2025 are around 73 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingsway crime rate of 1.16 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 Kingsway, encompassing approximately 63,200 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (21.05% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (5.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Kingsway Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Halton Way with total crimes: 7
  • Boulmer Avenue 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 July 2025 the Kingsway has recorded 73 crimes with crime rate of 0.21 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kingsway)CrimesRank (Kingsway)CrimesRank (Kingsway)
Westgate530 16,071 14,581 1
Barton and Tredworth154 32,095 22,321 2
Kingsholm and Wotton170 21,990 31,883 3
Matson, Robinswood and White City132 41,775 41,649 4
Moreland93 51,339 51,439 5
Tuffley56 111,120 6807 6
Quedgeley Fieldcourt77 6787 8528 9
Barnwood67 8812 7731 7
Quedgeley Severn Vale59 9479 12418 13
Podsmead59 10477 13483 10
Coney Hill46 12510 10482 11
Grange30 14485 11452 12
Elmbridge31 13276 17283 16
Longlevens26 15352 14321 14
Hucclecote22 16345 15301 15
Abbeydale21 17319 16225 17
Abbeymead19 18175 18165 18

Kingsway Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202520
May 202514
April 202515
March 202514
February 20259
January 202510
December 20248
November 20249
October 202410
September 202410
August 202411

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20258
April 20252
March 20257
February 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20244
August 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
September 20242

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20259
December 20246
November 20248
October 20247
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
March 20251
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 202510
April 202514
March 202513
February 20253
January 202512
December 20245
November 202416
October 20248
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 308 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202519
May 202529
April 202516
March 202536
February 202531
January 202522
December 202427
November 202421
October 202421
September 202436
August 202427

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
December 20243
November 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
March 20254
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

High Crime Locations Kingsway in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Halton Way (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Boulmer Avenue (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
4. Mount Pleasant (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
5. Wycombe Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
6. Buchan Drive (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Chivenor Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Headley Court (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
9. Lyneham Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Sealand Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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