Crime Rate in Podsmead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Podsmead

The total recorded crimes in Podsmead, Gloucester, UK in January 2026 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Podsmead crime rate of 7.46 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 Jan were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Podsmead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thornhill Close with total crimes: 4
  • Burns Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Keats Avenue with total crimes: 3

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 January 2026 the Podsmead has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 7.46 ranking 9th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Podsmead)CrimesRank (Podsmead)CrimesRank (Podsmead)
Westgate491 16,071 14,581 1
Barton and Tredworth139 22,095 22,321 2
Kingsholm and Wotton136 31,990 31,883 3
Matson, Robinswood and White City109 41,775 41,649 4
Moreland91 51,339 51,439 5
Tuffley38 101,120 6807 6
Barnwood67 6812 7731 7
Quedgeley Fieldcourt58 7787 8528 9
Kingsway48 8781 9586 8
Coney Hill33 14510 10482 11
Grange34 13485 11452 12
Abbeydale36 11319 16225 17
Quedgeley Severn Vale30 15479 12418 13
Elmbridge36 12276 17283 16
Longlevens23 16352 14321 14
Hucclecote20 17345 15301 15
Abbeymead8 18175 18165 18

Podsmead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
November 20251
October 20251
August 20252
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202611
December 202516
November 202516
October 202514
September 202512
August 202522
July 202520
June 202538
May 202513
April 202516
March 202521
February 202523

A total of 142 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202612
December 20258
November 20253
October 202512
September 20256
August 202512
July 202526
June 202520
May 202520
April 20258
March 202512
February 20253

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20252
November 20254
October 20252
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
November 20252
October 20252
September 20252
August 20257
July 20255
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20254
September 20252
August 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20253
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20255
July 20252
June 20253
May 20257
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
June 20252
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
March 20252

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
August 20252
March 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
July 20251

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

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Podsmead in January 2026

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

1. Thornhill Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Burns Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Public order1
3. Keats Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hathaway Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Poplar Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Byron Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Eliot Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
9. Milton Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Stratford Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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