Crime Rate in Moreland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Moreland

The total recorded crimes in Moreland, Gloucester, UK in July 2025 are around 93 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Moreland crime rate of 2.55 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 Moreland, encompassing approximately 36,424 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (2.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Moreland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Bathurst Road with total crimes: 6
  • Hartland Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Moreland?

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

  • Relative to Gloucester:

    • In 2024, Moreland reported a higher crime volume than the Gloucester average, with 1,339 crimes compared to 1,122. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Moreland witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 17 other areas in the Gloucester.

    • In 2023, Moreland experienced a greater number of crimes than the Gloucester average, with 1,439 crimes compared to 981. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Moreland witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 17 other areas in the Gloucester.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Moreland Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Moreland has recorded 93 crimes with crime rate of 2.55 ranking 5th out of 17 in the Gloucester, UK

In 2024, the total Moreland crimes were 1,339. The crime rate of Moreland in 2024 was 36.76 (year) or 3.06 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Gloucester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Moreland were around 1,439 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.51 (year) or 3.29 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Gloucester.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Moreland)CrimesRank (Moreland)CrimesRank (Moreland)
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
Tuffley56 111,120 6807 6
Quedgeley Fieldcourt77 6787 8528 9
Barnwood67 8812 7731 7
Kingsway73 7781 9586 8
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

Moreland 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 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 199 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202516
May 202524
April 202516
March 202520
February 202511
January 202512
December 202412
November 202414
October 202414
September 202423
August 202419

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 20258
April 20251
March 20257
February 20254
January 20257
December 20247
November 20249
October 20243
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 202510
April 20255
March 20259
February 20257
January 20259
December 202411
November 20246
October 20243
September 20247
August 202413

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20247
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20256
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 472 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202542
May 202540
April 202531
March 202540
February 202541
January 202542
December 202451
November 202441
October 202435
September 202438
August 202428

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20255
April 20256
March 20258
February 202525
January 20252
December 20242
October 20249
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202513
May 20257
April 20255
March 202512
February 20257
January 20253
December 20244
November 20248
October 202411
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Moreland in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
2. Bathurst Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Hartland Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Public order1
4. Seymour Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. New Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Weston Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Linden Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
8. B4072 (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Clevedon Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Sydenham Terrace (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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