Gloucester Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences in Gloucester during October 2025 stood at 562 incidents, a rate of 4.1 per 1,000 — 54% above the UK average. This category alone accounted for 36.8% of all crimes, far exceeding its share in the UK context. The overall crime rate of 11.0 per 1,000 was 42.9% higher than the UK average of 7.7, a disparity that reflects persistent challenges in Gloucester’s crime profile. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, at 1.9 per 1,000 — 51% above the UK average — a figure that may be tied to the city’s vibrant cultural scene and high foot traffic in areas like the historic city centre. Shoplifting, at 1.0 per 1,000, was 59% above the UK average, likely driven by retail activity in Gloucester’s high streets. Seasonal factors, including the clocks going back and Halloween, may have contributed to increased anti-social behaviour and public order offences, though these remain below the violent crime figures. Gloucester’s crime profile contrasts with the UK in its emphasis on violent and public order offences, which together account for over 45% of all crimes, compared to a UK average where property crimes are more prevalent. This suggests a unique dynamic in Gloucester, influenced by its mix of urban and historic areas, where public spaces are central to daily life and may heighten the risk of interpersonal crime.

October 2025 saw a 129.4% increase in bicycle theft, rising from 17 to 39 incidents — a stark outlier compared to the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. This surge may be linked to seasonal factors, such as the return of university students or increased cycling during darker evenings. Conversely, shoplifting decreased by 10.1%, dropping from 158 to 142, though it remained 59% above the UK average. Robbery fell by 12.9%, from 31 to 27, but violent crimes still dominated the landscape, accounting for 36.8% of all reported incidents. Gloucester’s violent crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 was 54% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect the city’s mix of urban and historic areas, where public spaces and nightlife could contribute to higher rates. The sharp rise in bicycle theft also contrasts with vehicle crime, which was 29% below the UK average, suggesting differing patterns in transport-related crime.

Gloucester’s crime rate in October 2025 remained stable at 11.0 per 1,000, a -0.2% decrease from the previous month’s 11.1 per 1,000. This consistency suggests no major shifts in overall criminal activity, though localized trends within specific categories reveal more nuanced patterns. On a daily basis, Gloucester experienced approximately 49 crimes per day in October, a figure that, while contextualized locally, highlights the frequency of incidents in a city with a population of 138,598. When viewed through the lens of population exposure, the monthly aggregate indicates that one crime was reported for every 91 residents. This ratio underscores the density of incidents relative to Gloucester’s size, though it remains a monthly snapshot rather than a daily metric. Comparisons to the UK average are limited to the overall rate, as per-category UK figures are not available for all crimes. However, the stability in the total rate suggests that Gloucester’s policing and community initiatives may be maintaining a balance despite rising pressures in certain areas.