Crime Rate in Podsmead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Podsmead

The total recorded crimes in Podsmead, Gloucester, UK in May 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Podsmead crime rate of 9.62 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 Podsmead, encompassing approximately 5,092 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
Podsmead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Byard Road with total crimes: 8
  • Shakespeare Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Emery Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Podsmead?

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

  • Relative to Gloucester:

    • In 2024, Podsmead demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gloucester average, with 477 crimes compared to 1122.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Podsmead recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 17 other areas in the Gloucester.

    • In 2023, Podsmead had fewer crimes than the Gloucester average, with 483 crimes compared to 981. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Podsmead recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 17 other areas in the Gloucester.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Podsmead Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Podsmead has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 9.62 ranking 12th out of 17 in the Gloucester, UK

In 2024, the total Podsmead crimes were 477. The crime rate of Podsmead in 2024 was 93.67 (year) or 7.81 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Gloucester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Podsmead were around 483 crimes with yearly crime rate of 94.85 (year) or 7.90 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Gloucester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Podsmead)CrimesRank (Podsmead)CrimesRank (Podsmead)
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
Kingsway70 7781 9586 8
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

Podsmead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 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 (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 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 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (24 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.31 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202516
March 202521
February 202523
January 202516
December 202413
November 202415
October 202417
September 202416
August 202423
July 202421
June 202414
May 202417

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 20258
March 202512
February 20253
January 202514
December 20247
November 20245
October 202411
September 20242
August 202414
July 20248
June 202424
May 20244

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246
September 20244
August 20244
June 20246

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
June 20244

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

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Podsmead in May 2025

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

1. Byard Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Shakespeare Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Emery Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
4. Tuffley Crescent (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Stratford Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Lime Tree Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
7. Hathaway Close (Map)
Total2
Public order2
8. Mansell Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Chaucer Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Podsmead Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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