Crime in Gloucester: statistics, rates and trends

17,054 crimes were recorded in Gloucester in the 12 months to July 2026, 138.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 6,238 reports (37% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Gloucester has the 91st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Gloucester was highest in the year to July 2020 (18,385 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (16,648). Over the whole period it rose 2%, 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 Gloucester 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 (+92%) and possession of weapons (+33%). The largest falls were in drugs (-19%) and burglary (-12%).

Violence and sexual offences in Gloucester

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Gloucester recorded 6,238 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (50.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 36.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Gloucester

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Gloucester recorded 3,116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 18.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Gloucester

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Gloucester recorded 1,758 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Gloucester

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Gloucester recorded 1,364 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Gloucester

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Gloucester recorded 962 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Gloucester

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Gloucester recorded 948 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Gloucester

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Gloucester recorded 526 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Gloucester

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Gloucester recorded 514 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Gloucester

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Gloucester recorded 370 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 19% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Gloucester

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Gloucester recorded 342 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 12% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Gloucester

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Gloucester recorded 342 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 92% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Gloucester

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Gloucester recorded 278 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Gloucester

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Gloucester recorded 202 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 33% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Gloucester

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Gloucester recorded 94 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 8% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

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

16 areas within Gloucester, 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.

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 over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Gloucester 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.

Gloucester has an estimated population of 123,036. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Gloucester sits in decile 5.4, close to the middle. 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 Gloucester. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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