Crime in Gloucester district: statistics, rates and trends
18,390 crimes were recorded in Gloucester district in the 12 months to July 2026, 132.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Gloucester district at a glance
- Crime trends in Gloucester district
- Types of crime in Gloucester district
- Gloucester district compared with nearby districts
- Areas within Gloucester district
- Streets with the most crime in Gloucester district
- What happened after crimes were reported in Gloucester district
- Population and deprivation in Gloucester district
- Questions about crime in Gloucester district
- About this data
Note: Gloucestershire Police did not publish data for February 2026, March 2026, April 2026, May 2026, June 2026, July 2026. Twelve-month figures here are estimated from the months that were published.
18,390 crimes were recorded in Gloucester district in the 12 months to July 2026, 132.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 6,850 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Gloucester district has the 31st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Gloucester district | Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 18,390 | 55,492 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 132.7 | 82.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 138,598 | 669,380 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Gloucester district was highest in the year to July 2020 (19,410 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (17,439). Over the whole period it rose 4%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 18,390 | 132.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 18,653 | 134.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 18,881 | 136.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 18,931 | 136.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 19,023 | 137.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 18,756 | 135.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 19,410 | 140.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 17,439 | 125.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 17,632 | 127.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1,435 |
| December 2025 | 1,441 |
| November 2025 | 1,440 |
| October 2025 | 1,529 |
| September 2025 | 1,532 |
| August 2025 | 1,793 |
| July 2025 | 1,665 |
| June 2025 | 1,740 |
| May 2025 | 1,743 |
| April 2025 | 1,449 |
| March 2025 | 1,636 |
| February 2025 | 1,346 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Gloucester district over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in robbery (+84%) and possession of weapons (+36%). The largest falls were in drugs (-18%) and burglary (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6,850 | 49.4 | 1.44 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3,350 | 24.2 | 1.58 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 1,782 | 12.9 | 1.55 | +2% |
| Public order | 1,458 | 10.5 | 1.58 | -8% |
| Other theft | 1,058 | 7.6 | 1.19 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1,042 | 7.5 | 1.11 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 540 | 3.9 | 0.79 | +5% |
| Burglary | 532 | 3.8 | 1.09 | -14% |
| Drugs | 416 | 3.0 | 0.92 | -18% |
| Other crime | 384 | 2.8 | 1.31 | -11% |
| Robbery | 356 | 2.6 | 1.90 | +84% |
| Bicycle theft | 286 | 2.1 | 2.51 | +7% |
| Possession of weapons | 228 | 1.6 | 1.69 | +36% |
| Theft from the person | 108 | 0.8 | 0.46 | +21% |
Violence and sexual offences in Gloucester district
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Gloucester district recorded 6,850 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (49.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 37.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Gloucester district
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Gloucester district recorded 3,350 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 18.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Gloucester district
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Gloucester district recorded 1,782 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Gloucester district
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Gloucester district recorded 1,458 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Gloucester district
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Gloucester district recorded 1,058 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Gloucester district
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Gloucester district recorded 1,042 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Gloucester district
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Gloucester district recorded 540 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Gloucester district
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Gloucester district recorded 532 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Gloucester district
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Gloucester district recorded 416 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Gloucester district
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Gloucester district recorded 384 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Gloucester district
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Gloucester district recorded 356 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 84% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Gloucester district
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Gloucester district recorded 286 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Gloucester district
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Gloucester district recorded 228 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Gloucester district
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Gloucester district recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the districts closest to Gloucester district, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Gloucester district.
| District | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Gloucester district |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tewkesbury | 5,868 | 57.6 | -57% |
| Cheltenham | 12,806 | 105.2 | -21% |
| Stroud | 7,940 | 63.2 | -52% |
| Forest of Dean | 5,082 | 56.6 | -57% |
| Cotswold | 5,406 | 59.0 | -56% |
| Malvern Hills | 4,676 | 56.2 | -58% |
| Wychavon | 9,029 | 65.4 | -51% |
| Worcester | 11,941 | 111.9 | -16% |
20 areas within Gloucester district, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Westgate had the highest rate (534.4 per 1,000) and Longlevens the lowest (29.0). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate | Neighbourhood | 11,773 | 6,292 | 534.4 |
| Kingsholm and Wotton | Neighbourhood | 8,616 | 1,964 | 227.9 |
| Gloucester | Town | 123,036 | 17,054 | 138.6 |
| Matson, Robinswood and White City | Neighbourhood | 11,150 | 1,480 | 132.7 |
| Barton and Tredworth | Neighbourhood | 12,983 | 1,548 | 119.2 |
| Podsmead | Neighbourhood | 3,785 | 438 | 115.7 |
| Kingsway | Neighbourhood | 7,712 | 878 | 113.8 |
| Barnwood | Neighbourhood | 6,309 | 690 | 109.4 |
| Quedgeley Fieldcourt | Neighbourhood | 7,510 | 760 | 101.2 |
| Moreland | Neighbourhood | 10,955 | 1,086 | 99.1 |
| Coney Hill | Neighbourhood | 4,441 | 420 | 94.6 |
| Tuffley | Neighbourhood | 6,675 | 538 | 80.6 |
| Grange | Neighbourhood | 5,637 | 440 | 78.1 |
| Quedgeley and Hardwicke | Town | 23,493 | 1,764 | 75.1 |
| Abbeydale | Neighbourhood | 5,996 | 424 | 70.7 |
| Quedgeley Severn Vale | Neighbourhood | 7,377 | 386 | 52.3 |
| Elmbridge | Neighbourhood | 5,931 | 292 | 49.2 |
| Abbeymead | Neighbourhood | 4,774 | 198 | 41.5 |
| Hucclecote | Neighbourhood | 7,326 | 276 | 37.7 |
| Longlevens | Neighbourhood | 9,648 | 280 | 29.0 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Gloucester district over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 796 |
| On or near Supermarket | 481 |
| On or near Parking Area | 338 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 196 |
| On or near St John'S Lane | 193 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 183 |
| On or near Eastgate Street | 181 |
| On or near Mayhill Way | 122 |
| On or near Hyde Close | 106 |
| On or near Russell Street | 79 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Gloucester district over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2,647 | 28.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 2,030 | 22.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 1,923 | 20.9% |
| Not recorded | 1,675 | 18.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 341 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 210 | 2.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 105 | 1.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 97 | 1.1% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 58 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 47 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 38 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.1% |
Gloucester district has an estimated population of 138,598. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Gloucester district sits in decile 5.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Gloucester district |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.0% |
| Social rented homes | 13.6% |
| Private rented homes | 21.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 11.9% |
Is Gloucester district a safe place to live?
Gloucester district recorded 132.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Gloucester district?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 6,850 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (3,350).
Is crime in Gloucester district going up or down?
Recorded crime in Gloucester district was down 1% on the year before: 18,390 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 18,653 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Gloucester district?
Gloucester district is policed by Gloucestershire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Gloucester district. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.