Gloucester Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Gloucester's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 12.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 55.6% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This divergence highlights a distinct challenge for the city compared to the national picture, where violent crime rates are significantly lower. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 36.4% of all incidents — a rate of 4.6 per 1,000, 63% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 18.6% of crimes, with a rate of 2.3 per 1,000, 62% above the national benchmark. These figures suggest a concentrated issue in public spaces, possibly linked to Gloucester's mix of urban and historical areas, where high foot traffic and social events may contribute to such incidents. The seasonal context of May — with its extended evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor activity — may partly explain the rise in public order offences, which surged to 1.3 per 1,000, 124% above the UK average. This trend is consistent with patterns observed in other UK cities during similar periods, where warmer weather and social gatherings often correlate with spikes in disorderly conduct. Meanwhile, shoplifting remained a persistent issue, with a rate of 1.2 per 1,000, 79% above the UK average, pointing to ongoing challenges in retail zones. The city's crime profile, therefore, reflects a combination of local demographics, seasonal rhythms, and the physical layout of its urban environment. These factors may necessitate targeted interventions in areas with high concentrations of public activity, such as the city centre and major thoroughfares.

The month-on-month analysis reveals sharp increases in specific crime categories, including a 133.3% surge in possession of weapons, rising from 6 to 14 incidents. This spike may reflect heightened tensions or increased enforcement in certain areas. Public order offences also saw a 59.1% increase, climbing from 115 to 183, a shift that aligns with May's longer evenings and bank holidays, which may contribute to more outdoor socialising and associated disruptions. Burglary increased by 31.6% (38 to 50), a rise that could be linked to seasonal patterns, such as increased home occupancy during school holidays or targeted activity in residential areas. Conversely, bicycle theft decreased by 17.9% (28 to 23), due to improved security measures or reduced cycling during unseasonably cool weather. The data also highlights Gloucester's stark divergence from the UK average in several categories: public order offences are 124% above the national rate, while bicycle theft is 150% above. These figures suggest a need for tailored strategies in public spaces and transport hubs.

Gloucester's crime rate in May 2025 rose by 20.4% compared to April's 10.5 per 1,000, reaching 12.6 per 1,000 — a figure that places it significantly above the UK average. This increase translates to roughly 56 crimes reported daily across the city, a local metric that does not have a national counterpart. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 80 residents, highlighting the frequency of incidents in a population of 138,598. This monthly exposure rate, while not directly comparable to national figures, underscores the density of crime in Gloucester relative to its size. The rise in violent and sexual offences, which now account for 36.4% of all crimes, contrasts sharply with the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. This suggests a localised challenge that may be influenced by factors such as increased social activity during May's extended evenings and bank holidays. The comparison to the UK average also reveals that Gloucester's property crime rate, while not as starkly elevated as violent crime, still shows a 79% increase over the national benchmark for shoplifting, a category tied to retail areas. These figures, when viewed alongside the city's historical and urban character, indicate a need for targeted interventions in high-traffic zones.