Gloucester Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 95 residents in Gloucester, one crime was reported in January 2025, translating to a crime rate of 10.5 per 1,000 people. This figure is 47.9% higher than the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, marking a significant deviation from national trends. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 38.9% of all reported incidents — a rate of 4.1 per 1,000, 63% above the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 15.4% of total crimes, with a rate of 1.6 per 1,000, also 63% above the national average. Public order offences, at 10.0% of total crimes, saw a rate of 1.1 per 1,000, 139% above the UK figure. These patterns suggest a concentration of incidents in areas with high foot traffic or social interaction, though seasonal factors may play a role. January, typically a post-holiday month with reduced retail activity, saw fewer outdoor crimes but maintained elevated levels of violence and anti-social behaviour. The combination of urban density, public spaces, and social dynamics likely contributes to these figures, though further analysis would be needed to confirm specific causal links.

January 2025 saw sharp increases in 'other crime' (+96.2%), robbery (+87.5%), and bicycle theft (+54.5%) compared to December 2024. The category of 'other crime' alone rose from 26 to 51 incidents, a jump that may reflect unclassified or emerging criminal activities. Robbery rates surged by 87.5%, with 15 incidents reported — a stark contrast to the 8 recorded in the previous month. Bicycle theft, which rose from 11 to 17 cases, may be linked to increased winter cycling or delayed enforcement efforts during colder weather. Conversely, burglary decreased by 17.7% (62 to 51), due to heightened security measures during the holiday season or reduced outdoor activity. Possession of weapons fell by 36.8% (19 to 12), suggesting potential success in targeted policing initiatives. Vehicle crime in Gloucester was 27% below the UK average, a rare positive deviation that may stem from effective community policing in residential areas or lower traffic density compared to major urban centres.

Gloucester's crime rate rose 2.7% from 10.3 per 1,000 in December 2024 to 10.5 per 1,000 in January 2025, marking a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, the city experienced approximately 47 crimes per day — a figure that, while seemingly high, translates to a monthly exposure of one crime for every 95 residents. This ratio provides context for individual risk: over the course of January, the average resident had a 1.05% chance of being directly affected by crime. When compared to the UK average, Gloucester's elevated rates highlight disparities in local policing effectiveness or socioeconomic factors. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while 138,598 residents live in the area, the concentration of violent and anti-social crimes may reflect specific challenges in urban management or community engagement. These figures do not account for unreported crimes or variations in policing practices, but they underscore the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas.