Gloucester Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Gloucester's crime rate in July 2025 stood at 12.0 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 39.5% above the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This figure reflects a combination of local conditions and seasonal factors, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 37.4% of all reported crimes. The dominance of violent crime in the area's profile is particularly notable, as the category's rate (4.5 per 1,000) exceeds the UK average by 48%. Anti-social behaviour (2.9 per 1,000) and public order offences (0.9 per 1,000) also remain significantly elevated, contributing to a crime picture that diverges sharply from national trends. July, a peak summer month marked by festivals, extended daylight hours, and increased tourism, likely amplifies pressures on local policing and community safety initiatives. The area's high rate of anti-social behaviour may partly reflect the challenges of managing public spaces during large events, while the persistent gap between Gloucester's crime rates and UK averages suggests systemic issues requiring targeted intervention. This pattern is consistent with Gloucester's historical profile as a medium-sized urban centre with a mix of commercial, residential, and recreational zones that can create environments conducive to certain types of crime.

The most striking month-on-month change in July 2025 was an 80% increase in theft from the person, rising from 5 to 9 incidents. This jump, though numerically small, highlights a growing concern for personal safety in public spaces. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson rose by 28.7%, with incidents increasing from 80 to 103. This surge may partly explain the broader rise in violent crime, which now constitutes 37.4% of all reported incidents. Anti-social behaviour also increased by 5.3%, though the category remains 87% above the UK average. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 35.1%, dropping from 37 to 24, a decline that could reflect improved security measures or seasonal factors. The area's violent crime rate (4.5 per 1,000) is 48% above the UK average, underscoring persistent challenges in managing public safety during peak summer months.

Gloucester's crime rate in July 2025 fell by 4.3% compared to June, dropping from 12.6 to 12.0 per 1,000 residents. This marks the first monthly decline in the area's overall rate since early 2025.5% above the UK average. Daily crime figures show 54 reported incidents per day in July, a figure that translates to one crime occurring for roughly every 83 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure rate is consistent with Gloucester's typically higher-than-average crime profile, the slight downward trend suggests potential shifts in local dynamics. The population context reveals that, despite the absolute number of crimes, the rate per capita remains significantly elevated compared to national benchmarks. This combination of factors highlights the need for ongoing analysis of local conditions influencing crime patterns.