Crime in Gascoigne: statistics, rates and trends

1,264 crimes were recorded in Gascoigne in the 12 months to July 2026, 104.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 405 reports (32% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Gascoigne has the 1,141st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Gascoigne was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,399 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,123). Over the whole period it rose 13%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Gascoigne 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 anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, other theft.

The largest increases were in theft from the person (+91%) and robbery (+58%). The largest falls were in drugs (-25%) and public order (-20%).

Violence and sexual offences in Gascoigne

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Gascoigne recorded 405 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 32.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Gascoigne

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Gascoigne recorded 235 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 18.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Gascoigne

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Gascoigne recorded 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 12.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Gascoigne

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Gascoigne recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Gascoigne

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Gascoigne recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Gascoigne

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Gascoigne recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Gascoigne

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Gascoigne recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Gascoigne

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Gascoigne recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Gascoigne

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Gascoigne recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 91% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Gascoigne

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Gascoigne recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Gascoigne

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Gascoigne recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Gascoigne

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Gascoigne recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 225% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Gascoigne

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Gascoigne recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Gascoigne

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Gascoigne recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Gascoigne, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Gascoigne.

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 Gascoigne over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Gascoigne 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.

Gascoigne has an estimated population of 12,129. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Gascoigne sits in decile 2.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Gascoigne. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.