Brockworth Crime Overview
Brockworth is among the top 5 safest small towns in Gloucestershire, and is the 113rd safest overall out of Gloucestershire's 314 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Brockworth in 2020 was 24 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Gloucestershire's overall crime rate, coming in 93% lower than the Gloucestershire rate of 46 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Brockworth is the 67th safest small town, and the 3,557th safest location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In July 2019, Brockworth was the worst small town in Gloucestershire for drugs, with 4 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.45 per 1,000 inhabitants. November 2018 was also a bad month for Brockworth residents, when it was Gloucestershire's most dangerous small town for vehicle crime, recording 12 crimes at a rate of 1.3 per 1,000 residents. Brockworth recorded 3 reports of theft from the person during August 2017, making its crime rate of 0.33 the worst small town for theft from the person in Gloucestershire that month.
The most common crimes in Brockworth are violence and sexual offences, with 75 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 8. This is 24% lower than 2019's figure of 93 offences and a difference of 2.01 from 2019's crime rate of 10. Brockworth's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 1 offence recorded in 2020, a decrease of 200% from 2019's figure of 3 crimes.
Compare Brockworth to other towns and cities
See how Brockworth shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Brockworth and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Brockworth Crime Map
Crime in Brockworth Compared To Gloucestershire
Summary of Crimes in Brockworth This Year
| Brockworth | Gloucestershire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 164 | 18.27 | 30,539 | 33.12 | 81% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1 | 0.11 | 852 | 0.92 | 736% safer |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.11 | 2,904 | 3.15 | 184% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 17 | 1.89 | 5,160 | 5.60 | 196% safer |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.67 | 1,654 | 1.79 | 167% safer |
| Other Crime | 10 | 1.11 | 837 | 0.91 | 18% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 17 | 1.89 | 3,642 | 3.95 | 109% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 2 | 0.22 | 298 | 0.32 | 45% safer |
| Public Order | 28 | 3.12 | 4,119 | 4.47 | 43% safer |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.22 | 388 | 0.42 | 91% safer |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 4.01 | 2,802 | 3.04 | 24% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 12 | 1.34 | 3,197 | 3.47 | 159% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 75 | 8.35 | 16,822 | 18.24 | 118% safer |
Brockworth Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldland | 213 | 14.37 | 67% safer |
| Charlton Kings | 161 | 15.33 | 57% safer |
| Mangotsfield Rural | 243 | 16.89 | 42% safer |
| Bitton | 223 | 23.69 | 1.6% safer |
| Brockworth | 216 | 24.06 | - |
| Churchdown | 277 | 24.22 | 0.66% more dangerous |
| Quedgeley | 540 | 24.53 | 1.9% more dangerous |
| Bishop's Cleeve | 346 | 25.20 | 4.5% more dangerous |
| Downend and Bromley Heath | 317 | 25.22 | 4.6% more dangerous |
| Cam | 229 | 26.58 | 9% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Brockworth
View crime percentage over time forRecent Crimes in Brockworth
| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Shurdington Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Public order | On or near Guan Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Possession of weapons | On or near Usk Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Usk Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Burglary | On or near Ribble Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| July 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near St Georges Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| July 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Goldfinch Walk | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| July 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Tone Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| July 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near A46 | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| July 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near A46 | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| July 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Usk Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| July 2021 | Other crime | On or near Century Court | Formal action is not in the public interest |
| July 2021 | Burglary | On or near Cowsley Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| July 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Cowsley Drive | Formal action is not in the public interest |
| July 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Pound Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| July 2021 | Other theft | On or near Boverton Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| July 2021 | Other theft | On or near Gambet Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| July 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Hucclecote Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| June 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Gambet Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
Brockworth Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 15 | 18 | 12 | 18 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.22 | 0.56 | 0.33 | 0.11 | Safer |
| Burglary | 3.1 | 2.1 | 2.3 | 1.1 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 3.9 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 1.9 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.0 | 0.78 | 0.89 | 0.67 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 0.45 | 0.22 | 0.22 | 1.1 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 1.8 | 2.1 | 2.3 | 1.9 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | - | 0.45 | 0.11 | 0.22 | Safer |
| Public Order | 0.33 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 3.1 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.22 | 0.22 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 3.8 | 3.6 | 5 | 4.0 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 2.9 | 2.2 | 1.6 | 1.3 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 7 | 7 | 10 | 8 | Getting worse |
Changes In Brockworth's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Brockworth to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Brockworth | 24.06 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 64% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 69% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 71% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 72% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 72% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 75% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 77% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 78% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 82% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 82% more dangerous |
Crime in Brockworth's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brockworth & Coopers Edge | 424 | 36 | First |
Crime in Brockworth During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Brockworth change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in May, when Brockworth saw a 457% increase in anti-social behaviour. Brockworth saw a large fall in shoplifting during October, when it fell by 86% compared to October in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -11% | +200% | +457% | -7% | -53% | +67% | +350% | +133% | +83% | +8% |
| Burglary | - | +100% | -50% | - | - | - | - | - | - | -50% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -33% | - | -67% | - | - | -50% | - | - | - | -50% |
| Drugs | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -50% | - |
| Other Crime | - | +100% | - | - | +200% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | - | +300% | - | +300% | +100% | +400% | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | - | -50% | - | - | - | -50% | - | - | - | - |
| Shoplifting | +150% | -50% | -50% | -67% | +400% | -63% | - | -86% | -50% | - |
| Vehicle Crime | - | - | - | -50% | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +67% | -25% | - | +133% | -58% | -13% | +100% | -70% | +33% | -9% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Brockworth
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Brockworth's local territorial police force is the Gloucestershire Constabulary.How dangerous is Brockworth?
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The most common crimes in Brockworth are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Brockworth?
Brockworth's least common crime is bicycle theft.Last updated: 05 Oct 2021