Crime Rate in Moreland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Moreland

The total recorded crimes in Moreland, Gloucester, UK in May 2025 are around 110 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Moreland crime rate of 3.02 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (29.03% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
Moreland Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Ann Way with total crimes: 9
  • Seymour Road with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Moreland has recorded 110 crimes with crime rate of 3.02 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Moreland)CrimesRank (Moreland)CrimesRank (Moreland)
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
Tuffley52 91,120 6807 6
Quedgeley Fieldcourt79 6787 8528 9
Barnwood62 8812 7731 7
Kingsway70 7781 9586 8
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

Moreland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 541 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202531
March 202540
February 202541
January 202542
December 202451
November 202441
October 202435
September 202438
August 202428
July 202440
June 202472
May 202442

A total of 251 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202516
March 202520
February 202511
January 202512
December 202412
November 202414
October 202414
September 202423
August 202419
July 202420
June 202444
May 202422

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 20259
February 20257
January 20259
December 202411
November 20246
October 20243
September 20247
August 202413
July 20248
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20247
September 20247
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 202411

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 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
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 112 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20251
March 20257
February 20254
January 20257
December 20247
November 20249
October 20243
September 20249
August 20247
July 20242
June 202436
May 202412

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20258
February 202525
January 20252
December 20242
October 20249
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 202512
February 20257
January 20253
December 20244
November 20248
October 202411
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. St Ann Way (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Seymour Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Stanley Terrace (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Robinson Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
6. Weston Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Wilton Road (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
8. Bloomfield Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
9. Lysons Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1

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