Crime Rate in Westgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westgate

The total recorded crimes in Westgate, Gloucester, UK in July 2025 are around 530 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westgate crime rate of 3.90 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (187) incidents (-2.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (130) incidents (1.56% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (44) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
Westgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 60
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 26
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 23

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 July 2025 the Westgate has recorded 530 crimes with crime rate of 0.06 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Westgate)CrimesRank (Westgate)CrimesRank (Westgate)
Barton and Tredworth154 32,095 22,321 2
Kingsholm and Wotton170 21,990 31,883 3
Matson, Robinswood and White City132 41,775 41,649 4
Moreland93 51,339 51,439 5
Tuffley56 111,120 6807 6
Quedgeley Fieldcourt77 6787 8528 9
Barnwood67 8812 7731 7
Kingsway73 7781 9586 8
Quedgeley Severn Vale59 9479 12418 13
Podsmead59 10477 13483 10
Coney Hill46 12510 10482 11
Grange30 14485 11452 12
Elmbridge31 13276 17283 16
Longlevens26 15352 14321 14
Hucclecote22 16345 15301 15
Abbeydale21 17319 16225 17
Abbeymead19 18175 18165 18

Westgate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1074 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 107.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025130
June 2025128
May 2025116
April 2025115
March 2025113
February 202588
January 202582
December 202489
November 2024106
October 2024107

A total of 166 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202519
May 202517
April 202520
March 202517
February 202514
January 202510
December 202419
November 202412
October 202416

A total of 73 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20257
May 202511
April 202511
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20246
October 202410

A total of 1640 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 164.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 191 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025187
June 2025191
May 2025182
April 2025165
March 2025163
February 2025124
January 2025145
December 2024160
November 2024153
October 2024170

A total of 219 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202518
May 202521
April 202521
March 202533
February 202523
January 202524
December 202422
November 202418
October 202415

A total of 285 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202532
May 202525
April 202522
March 202538
February 202528
January 202530
December 202426
November 202425
October 202434

A total of 521 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 52.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202559
May 202573
April 202554
March 202553
February 202546
January 202563
December 202434
November 202458
October 202439

A total of 40 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
May 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20247
November 20242
October 20245

A total of 142 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202521
May 202511
April 202511
March 202514
February 202514
January 202517
December 202417
November 202417
October 202412

A total of 81 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 202510
April 20256
March 20258
February 20258
January 20255
December 20244
November 202417
October 20248

A total of 543 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 54.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202548
May 202559
April 202554
March 202581
February 202540
January 202552
December 202441
November 202468
October 202456

A total of 107 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202514
May 202515
April 202511
March 202511
February 202512
January 202511
December 20247
November 20247
October 20246

A total of 73 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 20254
April 20257
March 20256
February 202510
January 202510
December 20242
November 20248
October 202412

A total of 45 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20254
April 20256
March 20253
February 20259
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244

High Crime Locations Westgate in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total60
Violence and sexual offences18
Shoplifting16
Public order8
Drugs7
Robbery4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Possession of weapons1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total26
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Robbery1
3. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft2
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
4. Russell Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2
Public order1
5. Spread Eagle Road (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Wellington Street (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Whitfield Street (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Clarence Street (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Drugs1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. St John'S Lane (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences8
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1

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