GL2 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GL2

GL2, Gloucester has recorded a total of 384 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.10 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this GL2 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around GL2, encompassing approximately 62918 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (146) incidents (-22.34% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (77) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Public order: (25) incidents (-7.41% decrease)

GL2 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 22
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Scott Avenue with total crimes: 8

GL2 Crime Map

Postcodes in GL2

The postcode district are associated with the GL2, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The GL2 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 146 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1466.10-22.34%
Anti-social behaviour772.3210.00%
Public order251.22-7.41%
Criminal damage and arson220.40-18.52%
Vehicle crime200.35185.71%
Shoplifting200.32-28.57%
Other theft190.32-5.00%
Burglary170.3021.43%
Other crime130.2785.71%
Possession of weapons90.2180.00%
Drugs80.14-42.86%
Robbery40.13100.00%
Bicycle theft20.06-33.33%
Theft from the person20.030.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 188 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1886.5518.99%
Anti-social behaviour702.9920.69%
Shoplifting281.1133.33%
Public order270.45-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson270.4322.73%
Other theft200.43-9.09%
Burglary140.327.69%
Drugs140.2275.00%
Other crime70.22-41.67%
Vehicle crime70.11-56.25%
Possession of weapons50.11150.00%
Bicycle theft30.0850.00%
Robbery20.050.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 158 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1585.93-11.73%
Anti-social behaviour582.51-22.67%
Public order330.92-21.43%
Other theft220.52-12.00%
Criminal damage and arson220.3522.22%
Shoplifting210.350.00%
Vehicle crime160.3345.45%
Burglary130.25-18.75%
Other crime120.21-20.00%
Drugs80.1960.00%
Theft from the person40.13100.00%
Possession of weapons20.060.00%
Robbery20.030.00%
Bicycle theft20.03-60.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 179 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1796.614.07%
Anti-social behaviour752.848.70%
Public order421.1935.48%
Other theft250.6738.89%
Shoplifting210.4016.67%
Criminal damage and arson180.33-25.00%
Burglary160.29-23.81%
Other crime150.2525.00%
Vehicle crime110.24120.00%
Bicycle theft50.170.00%
Drugs50.08-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.08-50.00%
Theft from the person20.030.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 172 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1726.2314.67%
Anti-social behaviour692.7332.69%
Public order311.106.90%
Criminal damage and arson240.49-4.00%
Burglary210.3840.00%
Other theft180.33-41.94%
Shoplifting180.2963.64%
Other crime120.2920.00%
Drugs100.1911.11%
Vehicle crime50.1625.00%
Bicycle theft50.0825.00%
Possession of weapons40.080.00%
Theft from the person20.06100.00%
Robbery10.03-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 150 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1505.45-23.47%
Anti-social behaviour522.38-20.00%
Other theft310.8324.00%
Public order290.49-40.82%
Criminal damage and arson250.46-28.57%
Burglary150.40-6.25%
Shoplifting110.24-47.62%
Other crime100.17-44.44%
Drugs90.16-10.00%
Vehicle crime40.14-84.62%
Bicycle theft40.060.00%
Robbery20.060.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 196 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1967.3413.29%
Anti-social behaviour653.1238.30%
Public order491.0332.43%
Criminal damage and arson350.7852.17%
Vehicle crime260.5636.84%
Other theft250.418.70%
Shoplifting210.4050.00%
Other crime180.3380.00%
Burglary160.296.67%
Drugs100.2542.86%
Possession of weapons10.16-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 173 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1735.996.13%
Anti-social behaviour472.75-14.55%
Public order370.7527.59%
Criminal damage and arson230.59-17.86%
Other theft230.37-8.00%
Vehicle crime190.3746.15%
Burglary150.3087.50%
Shoplifting140.24-17.65%
Other crime100.22-16.67%
Drugs70.1640.00%
Bicycle theft30.1150.00%
Theft from the person20.050.00%
Possession of weapons20.03100.00%
Robbery20.03-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 163 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1635.74-0.61%
Anti-social behaviour552.5912.24%
Public order290.87-25.64%
Criminal damage and arson280.46-24.32%
Other theft250.45-3.85%
Shoplifting170.40-10.53%
Vehicle crime130.27-31.58%
Other crime120.21-33.33%
Burglary80.19-50.00%
Drugs50.13-16.67%
Robbery30.0850.00%
Bicycle theft20.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.03-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 164 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1646.397.19%
Anti-social behaviour492.61-37.18%
Public order390.78-4.88%
Criminal damage and arson370.6254.17%
Other theft260.5923.81%
Shoplifting190.41-13.64%
Vehicle crime190.30-9.52%
Other crime180.30100.00%
Burglary160.2923.08%
Drugs60.25-25.00%
Theft from the person30.1050.00%
Possession of weapons20.05-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.03-50.00%
Robbery20.03-60.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 153 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1536.44-8.38%
Anti-social behaviour782.4320.00%
Public order411.2432.26%
Criminal damage and arson240.65-31.43%
Shoplifting220.3810.00%
Other theft210.35-34.38%
Vehicle crime210.33162.50%
Burglary130.33-23.53%
Other crime90.21-43.75%
Drugs80.140.00%
Robbery50.1325.00%
Possession of weapons40.080.00%
Bicycle theft40.06-33.33%
Theft from the person20.06100.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 167 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1676.58-14.36%
Anti-social behaviour652.656.56%
Criminal damage and arson351.0325.00%
Other theft320.5623.08%
Public order310.51-35.42%
Shoplifting200.4925.00%
Burglary170.3270.00%
Other crime160.2723.08%
Vehicle crime80.25-33.33%
Drugs80.1314.29%
Bicycle theft60.13100.00%
Possession of weapons40.10100.00%
Robbery40.06-50.00%
Theft from the person10.06-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 195 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1956.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour613.100.00%
Public order480.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson280.760.00%
Other theft260.450.00%
Shoplifting160.410.00%
Other crime130.250.00%
Vehicle crime120.210.00%
Burglary100.190.00%
Robbery80.160.00%
Drugs70.130.00%
Bicycle theft30.110.00%
Possession of weapons20.050.00%
Theft from the person20.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 169.54 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 196 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024146
June 2024188
May 2024158
April 2024179
March 2024172
February 2024150
January 2024196
December 2023173
November 2023163
October 2023164
September 2023153
August 2023167
July 2023195

A total of 348 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202427
May 202422
April 202418
March 202424
February 202425
January 202435
December 202323
November 202328
October 202337
September 202324
August 202335
July 202328

A total of 461 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 202427
May 202433
April 202442
March 202431
February 202429
January 202449
December 202337
November 202329
October 202339
September 202341
August 202331
July 202348

A total of 165 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20247
May 202412
April 202415
March 202412
February 202410
January 202418
December 202310
November 202312
October 202318
September 20239
August 202316
July 202313

A total of 821 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 63.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202477
June 202470
May 202458
April 202475
March 202469
February 202452
January 202465
December 202347
November 202355
October 202349
September 202378
August 202365
July 202361

A total of 181 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 20247
May 202416
April 202411
March 20245
February 20244
January 202426
December 202319
November 202313
October 202319
September 202321
August 20238
July 202312

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 313 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.08 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202420
May 202422
April 202425
March 202418
February 202431
January 202425
December 202323
November 202325
October 202326
September 202321
August 202332
July 202326

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234
August 20236
July 20233

A total of 191 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202414
May 202413
April 202416
March 202421
February 202415
January 202416
December 202315
November 20238
October 202316
September 202313
August 202317
July 202310

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235
August 20234
July 20238

A total of 105 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202414
May 20248
April 20245
March 202410
February 20249
January 202410
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236
September 20238
August 20238
July 20237

A total of 248 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202428
May 202421
April 202421
March 202418
February 202411
January 202421
December 202314
November 202317
October 202319
September 202322
August 202320
July 202316

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GL2 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total22
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Scott Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 4. Tolsey Gardens
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
  • 5. Hathaway Close
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 6. Greenhill Drive
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary3
    Drugs1
  • 7. Rudloe Drive Kingsway
    Total7
    Possession of weapons5
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Naas Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Neatishead Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total7
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Oakhanger Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. St Luke Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Byard Road
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Twigworth Views
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ballards Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Overton Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Russet Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Olympus Park
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 20. Queen Anne Court
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Church Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Old Cheltenham Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Doverdale Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 24. Maple Court
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 25. Braeburn Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 26. Twyditch Lane
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Pennine Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Mansfield Mews
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Bristol Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 30. Lyneham Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3