Crime Rate in Westgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westgate

The total recorded crimes in Westgate, Gloucester, UK in May 2025 are around 549 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westgate crime rate of 4.04 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (182) incidents (10.30% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (116) incidents (0.87% increase)
  • Public order: (73) incidents (35.19% increase)
Westgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 77
  • St John'S Lane with total crimes: 23
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 22

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 May 2025 the Westgate has recorded 549 crimes with crime rate of 2.35 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Westgate)CrimesRank (Westgate)CrimesRank (Westgate)
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
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

Westgate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (145 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (82 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 160 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 89 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (153 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (106 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (170 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (107 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (160 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (93 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (115 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 155 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 100.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025116
April 2025115
March 2025113
February 202588
January 202582
December 202489
November 2024106
October 2024107
September 202493
August 2024115
July 202485

A total of 96 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202511
March 202511
February 202512
January 202511
December 20247
November 20247
October 20246
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246

A total of 75 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20256
February 202510
January 202510
December 20242
November 20248
October 202412
September 20243
August 20244
July 20249

A total of 1773 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 161.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 196 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025182
April 2025165
March 2025163
February 2025124
January 2025145
December 2024160
November 2024153
October 2024170
September 2024160
August 2024196
July 2024155

A total of 255 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202521
March 202533
February 202523
January 202524
December 202422
November 202418
October 202415
September 202429
August 202419
July 202430

A total of 317 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202522
March 202538
February 202528
January 202530
December 202426
November 202425
October 202434
September 202431
August 202429
July 202429

A total of 590 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202573
April 202554
March 202553
February 202546
January 202563
December 202434
November 202458
October 202439
September 202453
August 202462
July 202455

A total of 645 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 58.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202559
April 202554
March 202581
February 202540
January 202552
December 202441
November 202468
October 202456
September 202474
August 202468
July 202452

A total of 48 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20253
February 20259
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244

A total of 164 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202520
March 202517
February 202514
January 202510
December 202419
November 202412
October 202416
September 202412
August 202418
July 20249

A total of 97 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20258
February 20258
January 20255
December 20244
November 202417
October 20248
September 202413
August 202413
July 20245

A total of 171 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202511
March 202514
February 202514
January 202517
December 202417
November 202417
October 202412
September 202418
August 202423
July 202417

A total of 79 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202511
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20246
October 202410
September 202410
August 20248
July 20248

A total of 36 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20247
November 20242
October 20245
September 20248
August 20244

High Crime Locations Westgate in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total77
Violence and sexual offences24
Public order17
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft7
Robbery4
Bicycle theft3
Burglary2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
2. St John'S Lane (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences13
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order2
Other theft1
Robbery1
4. Spread Eagle Road (Map)
Total22
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
5. College Street (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Shoplifting2
Public order1
8. Three Cocks Lane (Map)
Total12
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. Bedford Street (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Westgate Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

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