Crime Rate in Westgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westgate

The total recorded crimes in Westgate, Gloucester, UK in January 2026 are around 491 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westgate crime rate of 3.61 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 Westgate, encompassing approximately 135,888 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (158) incidents (17.04% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (111) incidents (14.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (66) incidents (6.45% increase)
Westgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 40
  • St John'S Lane with total crimes: 29
  • Eastgate Street with total crimes: 28

How safe is Westgate?

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

  • Relative to Gloucester:

    • In 2024, Westgate reported a higher crime volume than the Gloucester average, with 6,071 crimes compared to 1,122. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Westgate witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 17 other areas in the Gloucester.

    • In 2023, Westgate experienced a greater number of crimes than the Gloucester average, with 4,581 crimes compared to 981. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Westgate witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 17 other areas in the Gloucester.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Westgate Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Westgate has recorded 491 crimes with crime rate of 0.13 ranking 1th out of 17 in the Gloucester, UK

In 2024, the total Westgate crimes were 6,071. The crime rate of Westgate in 2024 was 44.68 (year) or 3.72 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Gloucester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Westgate were around 4,581 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.71 (year) or 2.81 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Gloucester.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Westgate)CrimesRank (Westgate)CrimesRank (Westgate)
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
Podsmead38 9477 13483 10
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

Westgate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (158 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (111 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 135 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 97 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (165 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (102 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (134 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (88 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (191 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (108 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (196 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (112 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 187 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 130 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (191 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (128 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (182 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (116 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (165 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (115 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (163 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (113 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 124 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 88 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1308 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 109.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026111
December 202597
November 2025102
October 202588
September 2025108
August 2025112
July 2025130
June 2025128
May 2025116
April 2025115
March 2025113
February 202588

A total of 289 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.08 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202616
December 202525
November 202520
October 202528
September 202533
August 202527
July 202524
June 202518
May 202521
April 202521
March 202533
February 202523

A total of 638 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202641
December 202543
November 202547
October 202557
September 202554
August 202569
July 202542
June 202559
May 202573
April 202554
March 202553
February 202546

A total of 1991 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 165.92 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 196 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026158
December 2025135
November 2025165
October 2025134
September 2025191
August 2025196
July 2025187
June 2025191
May 2025182
April 2025165
March 2025163
February 2025124

A total of 169 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202621
December 202513
November 202513
October 202518
September 202513
August 202515
July 202513
June 202514
May 202515
April 202511
March 202511
February 202512

A total of 125 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202612
December 202513
November 202515
October 202513
September 202511
August 202512
July 202513
June 20257
May 202511
April 202511
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 202 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202613
December 202518
November 20257
October 202511
September 202519
August 202525
July 202522
June 202519
May 202517
April 202520
March 202517
February 202514

A total of 373 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.08 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202628
December 202527
November 202527
October 202546
September 202536
August 202539
July 202525
June 202532
May 202525
April 202522
March 202538
February 202528

A total of 68 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 202512
November 202510
October 20254
September 20257
August 20259
July 20257
June 20259
May 20251
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 723 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202666
December 202562
November 202567
October 202561
September 202569
August 202572
July 202544
June 202548
May 202559
April 202554
March 202581
February 202540

A total of 76 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20257
November 20254
October 20256
September 20258
August 20254
July 20255
June 20259
May 20254
April 20257
March 20256
February 202510

A total of 99 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20256
November 202519
October 202517
September 20253
August 20253
July 20256
June 20259
May 202510
April 20256
March 20258
February 20258

A total of 143 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202613
December 20259
November 202513
October 20257
September 20257
August 202515
July 20258
June 202521
May 202511
April 202511
March 202514
February 202514

A total of 56 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20254
November 20255
October 20254
September 20254
August 20259
July 20254
June 20254
May 20254
April 20256
March 20253
February 20259

High Crime Locations Westgate in January 2026

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total40
Shoplifting15
Anti-social behaviour13
Violence and sexual offences7
Drugs2
Other theft2
Public order1
2. St John'S Lane (Map)
Total29
Shoplifting11
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
3. Eastgate Street (Map)
Total28
Violence and sexual offences15
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
4. Russell Street (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences13
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft4
Public order1
5. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Robbery1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences7
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
7. Nettleton Road (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour11
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. College Street (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
9. St Luke Street (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1

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