Gloucester is the most dangerous major town in Gloucestershire, and is among the top 20 most dangerous overall out of Gloucestershire's 306 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Gloucester in 2021 was 74 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to Gloucestershire's overall crime rate, coming in 30% higher than the Gloucestershire rate of 52 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Gloucester is the 41st safest major town, and the 1,300th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In November 2021, Gloucester had the worst crime rate in Gloucestershire for bicycle theft, with 23 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.16 per 1,000 inhabitants. November 2021 was also a bad month for Gloucester residents, when it was Gloucestershire's most dangerous area for burglary, recording 48 crimes at a rate of 0.33 per 1,000 residents. Gloucester recorded 31 reports of drugs during December 2021, making its crime rate of 0.21 the worst for drugs in Gloucestershire that month.
The most common crimes in Gloucester are violence and sexual offences, with 5,461 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 37. This is 25% higher than 2020's figure of 4,122 offences and a difference of 9.08 from 2020's crime rate of 28. Gloucester's least common crime is theft from the person, with 65 offences recorded in 2021, an increase of 9% from 2020's figure of 59 crimes.
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21% higher, regional crime rate
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2.1% higher, national crime rate
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As of 2022, the crime rate in Gloucester is 21% higher than the South West and 2.1% higher than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Gloucester represent the time frame between April 2019 and March 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 11 May, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 74 | 10,974 |
| 2020 | 65 | 9,602 |
| 2019 | 77 | 11,337 |
| 2018 | 71 | 10,465 |
| 2017 | 64 | 9,514 |
| 2016 | 59 | 8,649 |
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| Gloucester | Gloucestershire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 5,742 | 38.93 | 23,892 | 25.91 | 33% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 176 | 1.19 | 580 | 0.63 | 47% more dangerous |
| Burglary | 506 | 3.43 | 2,752 | 2.98 | 13% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 1,064 | 7.21 | 5,429 | 5.89 | 18% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 394 | 2.67 | 1,410 | 1.53 | 43% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 233 | 1.58 | 1,155 | 1.25 | 21% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 772 | 5.23 | 3,758 | 4.08 | 22% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 91 | 0.62 | 320 | 0.35 | 44% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 1,079 | 7.31 | 4,969 | 5.39 | 26% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 118 | 0.80 | 345 | 0.37 | 54% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 660 | 4.47 | 2,824 | 3.06 | 32% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 65 | 0.44 | 206 | 0.22 | 50% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 355 | 2.41 | 2,327 | 2.52 | 4.6% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 5,461 | 37.02 | 22,240 | 24.12 | 35% more dangerous |
| Major Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham | 7,326 | 62.58 | 19% safer |
| Gloucester | 10,974 | 74.40 | - |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Weston Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Holmleigh Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Tarrington Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Victoria Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near All Saints' Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Chatcombe Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Robinhood Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Wentworth Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Hazelton Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Barnfields | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near Birchall Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Pearwood Way | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Bristol Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Bus/Coach Station | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Horseshoe Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Berry Lawn | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 37 | 33 | 49 | 39 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 2.8 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | Safer |
| Burglary | 6 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | Safer |
| Drugs | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 | 2.7 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.98 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.6 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.76 | 0.76 | 0.65 | 0.62 | Safer |
| Public Order | 3.6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 1.2 | 1.1 | 0.94 | 0.80 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 8 | 4.4 | 4.5 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.85 | 0.92 | 0.40 | 0.44 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 9 | 6 | 3.6 | 2.4 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 22 | 28 | 28 | 37 | Getting worse |
We only display green spaces in Gloucester that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2021.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathedral Church of St Peter and the Holy Family | 13 | - | 1 | - | 3 | 11 | 14 |
| Gloucester Park | - | - | - | - | 3 | 0 | 0.24 |
| King George V Playing Field | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 0 | 0.34 |
| Major Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Coventry | 39.93 | 86% safer |
| Birmingham | 49.60 | 50% safer |
| Barnet | 67.08 | 11% safer |
| Gloucester | 74.40 | - |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 10% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 90.03 | 17% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 18% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 33% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 40% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 44% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 51% more dangerous |
Central Gloucester & Hempsted is the most dangerous neighbourhood in Gloucester, followed by Kingsholm & Wotton in second place, and Barton as the third most dangerous area. Gloucester's safest neighbourhoods are, in order, Abbeymead & Abbeydale, Elmbridge, and Hucclecote.
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeymead & Abbeydale | 270 | 30 | 13th |
| Barton | 1,102 | 134 | Third |
| Central Gloucester & Hempsted | 3,195 | 317 | First |
| Coney Hill, Barnwood & Abbeydale | 942 | 79 | Seventh |
| Elmbridge | 183 | 32 | 11th |
| Hucclecote | 230 | 31 | 12th |
| Kingsholm & Wotton | 1,411 | 154 | Second |
| Longlevens | 268 | 34 | Tenth |
| Lower Tuffley | 345 | 60 | Ninth |
| Matson & Robinswood | 1,051 | 118 | Fourth |
| Podsmead & Linden | 773 | 87 | Sixth |
| Tredworth | 806 | 101 | Fifth |
| Tuffley | 368 | 62 | Eighth |
Showing the safest and most dangerous parts of Gloucester for specific criminal activity, with crime count and rate shown in brackets.
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Elmbridge (95) | Central Gloucester & Hempsted (1,755) |
| Bicycle Theft | Tuffley (1) | Central Gloucester & Hempsted (71) |
| Burglary | Hucclecote (11) | Central Gloucester & Hempsted (121) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Abbeymead & Abbeydale (25) | Central Gloucester & Hempsted (216) |
| Drugs | Abbeymead & Abbeydale (3) | Central Gloucester & Hempsted (120) |
| Other Crime | Abbeymead & Abbeydale (6) | Central Gloucester & Hempsted (45) |
| Other Theft | Hucclecote (12) | Central Gloucester & Hempsted (238) |
| Possession of Weapons | Hucclecote (1) | Central Gloucester & Hempsted (37) |
| Public Order | Abbeymead & Abbeydale (16) | Central Gloucester & Hempsted (396) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Abbeymead & Abbeydale (1) | Central Gloucester & Hempsted (47) |
| Shoplifting | Tredworth (1) | Central Gloucester & Hempsted (357) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Abbeymead & Abbeydale (1) | Central Gloucester & Hempsted (34) |
| Vehicle Crime | Abbeymead & Abbeydale (7) | Central Gloucester & Hempsted (69) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Hucclecote (97) | Central Gloucester & Hempsted (1,444) |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Gloucester change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in April, when Gloucester saw a 161% increase in anti-social behaviour. Gloucester saw a large fall in theft from the person during October, when it fell by 83% compared to October in 2019. Rates of criminal damage and arson and theft from the person both fell year-on-year for every month during Gloucester's lockdown.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -8% | +161% | +104% | +19% | +16% | +34% | +48% | +72% | +82% | +52% |
| Bicycle Theft | -57% | -61% | -61% | -66% | -37% | -46% | -24% | -38% | -48% | -63% |
| Burglary | -27% | -27% | -44% | -30% | -19% | -54% | -29% | -52% | -24% | -30% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +6% | -33% | -12% | -31% | -24% | -17% | -7% | -1% | -30% | -33% |
| Drugs | -10% | +50% | +68% | -22% | -28% | -33% | -3% | +71% | +23% | -5% |
| Other Crime | +10% | +117% | -41% | +108% | +13% | -56% | - | -19% | -67% | - |
| Other Theft | -28% | -35% | -57% | -5% | -14% | -57% | -27% | -46% | -47% | -4% |
| Possession of Weapons | +57% | -11% | - | -33% | -27% | -8% | -50% | -20% | +13% | -50% |
| Public Order | +23% | +55% | +72% | +65% | +32% | -38% | -25% | -36% | -54% | -39% |
| Robbery | -38% | -13% | -52% | +44% | -21% | -61% | -16% | +75% | -77% | +8% |
| Shoplifting | -40% | -74% | -70% | -54% | -53% | -67% | -29% | -34% | -45% | -56% |
| Theft From the Person | -45% | +40% | -55% | -82% | -79% | -80% | -76% | -83% | -56% | -71% |
| Vehicle Crime | -39% | -59% | -44% | -29% | -34% | -40% | -39% | -12% | -41% | -43% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +14% | -14% | -4% | +22% | +7% | -12% | -22% | -16% | -21% | -19% |
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