Gloucester Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Gloucester recorded 1,346 crimes in February 2025, equating to 9.7 crimes per 1,000 residents. This rate is 44.8% above the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, reflecting a significant disparity in local crime dynamics. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 38.9% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.4%) and public order offences (8.1%). These figures may be influenced by the city’s urban character, with high-density areas and public spaces potentially contributing to higher rates of violent and disorderly incidents. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with reduced outdoor activity—may have exacerbated tensions in certain neighbourhoods. Gloucester’s crime profile also shows notable discrepancies compared to the UK average: violent crimes are 62% higher, anti-social behaviour 65% higher, and public order offences 82% higher, while theft from the person is 38% lower. This mixed picture suggests that while some categories are affected, others may benefit from local initiatives or demographic factors. The overall rate, however, underscores the need for continued monitoring and targeted strategies to address the specific challenges faced by Gloucester’s communities.

February 2025 saw a significant 82.9% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 35 to 64 incidents. This sharp rise may be linked to seasonal factors, such as changes in vehicle usage or parking patterns during colder months. Conversely, robbery incidents fell by 60%, dropping from 15 to 6, a decline that could reflect increased security measures or a shift in criminal activity during the pre-spring lull. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also decreased by 25.3% and 25.5% respectively, though both categories remain well above the UK average. Theft from the person increased by 11.1%, suggesting a need for heightened awareness in public spaces. The data also reveals that Gloucester’s rate of violence and sexual offences is 62% higher than the UK average, a disparity that may be influenced by local demographics or social dynamics.

Gloucester’s crime rate in February 2025 stood at 9.7 per 1,000 residents, a 7.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 10.5. This decline suggests a slight moderation in criminal activity, though the rate remains higher than the UK average. On a daily basis, Gloucester recorded approximately 48 crimes per day in February, reflecting the persistent pressure on local law enforcement. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 103 residents over the course of the month—a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents in a community of 138,598 people. While the monthly exposure rate is a local metric without a direct UK counterpart, it highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas with higher concentrations of reported crimes. The decline from the prior month may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as reduced outdoor activity during winter.