Crime Rate in Kingsway: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kingsway

The total recorded crimes in Kingsway, Gloucester, UK in May 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingsway crime rate of 1.11 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (81.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
Kingsway Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Headley Court with total crimes: 10
  • Mount Pleasant with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Kingsway has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 0.41 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kingsway)CrimesRank (Kingsway)CrimesRank (Kingsway)
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
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

Kingsway Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 373 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202516
March 202536
February 202531
January 202522
December 202427
November 202421
October 202421
September 202436
August 202427
July 202432
June 202452
May 202423

A total of 169 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202515
March 202514
February 20259
January 202510
December 20248
November 20249
October 202410
September 202410
August 202411
July 202415
June 202432
May 202412

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20257
February 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20259
December 20246
November 20248
October 20247
September 20245
August 20247
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 109 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202514
March 202513
February 20253
January 202512
December 20245
November 202416
October 20248
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
September 20242

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20242
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
November 20242

High Crime Locations Kingsway in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Headley Court (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
3. Mount Pleasant (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Rudloe Drive Kingsway (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Halton Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Boulmer Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Shipdham Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
8. Buchan Drive (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Digby Green (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Wycombe Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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