LONGSMITH STREET, GL1 2HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GL1 2HT

LONGSMITH STREET, GL1 2HT, Gloucester has recorded a total of 308 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 99.56 per 1,000 population. This GL1 2HT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader GL1 postcode area, which has experienced 916 crimes and a crime rate of 23.59 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this GL1 2HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GL1 2HT, encompassing approximately 3093 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the GL1 2HT area, explore the GL1 2HT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (101) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (53) incidents (29.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (-28.12% decrease)

GL1 2HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 102
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 30
  • St John'S Lane with total crimes: 27

LONGSMITH STREET, GL1 2HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10199.560.00%
Shoplifting5332.6529.27%
Anti-social behaviour4617.13-28.12%
Public order2414.87-41.46%
Other theft197.7626.67%
Criminal damage and arson186.14100.00%
Burglary155.8266.67%
Bicycle theft84.8533.33%
Possession of weapons72.59250.00%
Drugs62.26-60.00%
Robbery41.94-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.29-25.00%
Theft from the person20.97-60.00%
Other crime20.65-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences101103.7717.44%
Anti-social behaviour6432.6536.17%
Public order4120.6924.24%
Shoplifting4113.2546.43%
Other theft1513.25-16.67%
Drugs154.85150.00%
Burglary94.85-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.91-47.06%
Bicycle theft62.9150.00%
Robbery61.940.00%
Theft from the person51.94150.00%
Vehicle crime41.62100.00%
Other crime31.29-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.970.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8686.9610.26%
Anti-social behaviour4727.804.44%
Public order3315.1943.48%
Shoplifting2810.67-9.68%
Other theft189.0512.50%
Criminal damage and arson175.8254.55%
Burglary125.50140.00%
Other crime83.88700.00%
Drugs62.59-14.29%
Robbery61.94-25.00%
Bicycle theft41.94-33.33%
Theft from the person21.29100.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7876.94-22.00%
Anti-social behaviour4525.21-28.57%
Shoplifting3114.55-34.04%
Public order2310.02-42.50%
Other theft167.4423.08%
Criminal damage and arson115.1710.00%
Robbery83.56100.00%
Drugs72.59-56.25%
Bicycle theft62.26200.00%
Burglary51.9466.67%
Possession of weapons41.6233.33%
Vehicle crime21.29-50.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Other crime10.32-90.91%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences100102.478.70%
Anti-social behaviour6332.3353.66%
Shoplifting4720.37-12.96%
Public order4015.1929.03%
Drugs1612.93100.00%
Other theft135.17-13.33%
Other crime114.20266.67%
Criminal damage and arson103.5642.86%
Vehicle crime43.23300.00%
Robbery41.29300.00%
Burglary31.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.97-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.970.00%
Theft from the person10.65-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9287.2821.05%
Shoplifting5429.7414.89%
Anti-social behaviour4117.46-19.61%
Public order3113.25-22.50%
Other theft1510.020.00%
Drugs84.8533.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.59-46.15%
Burglary62.26-33.33%
Theft from the person61.94200.00%
Possession of weapons51.940.00%
Other crime31.6250.00%
Robbery10.97-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7689.54-6.17%
Anti-social behaviour5124.574.08%
Shoplifting4716.4974.07%
Public order4015.19150.00%
Other theft1512.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.8544.44%
Bicycle theft104.2042.86%
Burglary93.2350.00%
Drugs62.9150.00%
Vehicle crime31.940.00%
Robbery30.97-25.00%
Other crime20.97100.00%
Theft from the person20.65-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8171.4415.71%
Anti-social behaviour4926.18-2.00%
Shoplifting2715.8428.57%
Public order168.73-44.83%
Other theft105.17-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson93.2328.57%
Bicycle theft72.91133.33%
Burglary62.260.00%
Theft from the person61.94200.00%
Robbery41.94300.00%
Drugs41.290.00%
Possession of weapons11.290.00%
Other crime10.32-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7070.79-20.45%
Anti-social behaviour5022.63-18.03%
Public order2916.16-17.14%
Other theft229.3729.41%
Shoplifting217.11-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson76.79-22.22%
Burglary62.2620.00%
Drugs41.94-60.00%
Bicycle theft31.29-25.00%
Theft from the person20.97-50.00%
Other crime20.65-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.65-75.00%
Robbery10.32-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8894.391.15%
Anti-social behaviour6128.4545.24%
Shoplifting4519.727.14%
Public order3514.55-12.50%
Other theft1711.31-39.29%
Drugs105.5066.67%
Criminal damage and arson93.23125.00%
Burglary52.91-44.44%
Other crime51.6266.67%
Theft from the person41.6233.33%
Bicycle theft41.29-42.86%
Possession of weapons41.29100.00%
Robbery41.29-20.00%
Vehicle crime11.29-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8790.51-6.45%
Anti-social behaviour4228.12-34.38%
Shoplifting4213.5835.48%
Public order4013.5829.03%
Other theft2812.93100.00%
Burglary99.050.00%
Bicycle theft72.9175.00%
Drugs62.26100.00%
Robbery51.94-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.62-42.86%
Theft from the person31.290.00%
Other crime30.97-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.97-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.65-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9388.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour6430.060.00%
Public order3120.690.00%
Shoplifting3110.020.00%
Other theft1410.020.00%
Burglary94.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.910.00%
Other crime62.260.00%
Robbery61.940.00%
Possession of weapons41.940.00%
Bicycle theft41.290.00%
Vehicle crime31.290.00%
Drugs30.970.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 623 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202464
July 202447
June 202445
May 202463
April 202441
March 202451
February 202449
January 202450
December 202361
November 202342
October 202364

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 383 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202441
July 202433
June 202423
May 202440
April 202431
March 202440
February 202416
January 202429
December 202335
November 202340
October 202331

A total of 467 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202441
July 202428
June 202431
May 202447
April 202454
March 202447
February 202427
January 202421
December 202345
November 202342
October 202331

A total of 1053 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 87.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024101
August 2024101
July 202486
June 202478
May 2024100
April 202492
March 202476
February 202481
January 202470
December 202388
November 202387
October 202393

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 202 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
July 202418
June 202416
May 202413
April 202415
March 202415
February 202410
January 202422
December 202317
November 202328
October 202314

A total of 61 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
March 202410
February 20247
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 121 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20249
July 202417
June 202411
May 202410
April 20247
March 202413
February 20249
January 20247
December 20239
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 91 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202415
July 20246
June 20247
May 202416
April 20248
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 202310
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 94 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
July 202412
June 20245
May 20243
April 20246
March 20249
February 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 47 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20248
June 20241
May 202411
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GL1 2HT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total102
    Violence and sexual offences45
    Shoplifting27
    Criminal damage and arson7
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft6
    Public order5
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Robbery1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total30
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. St John'S Lane
    Total27
    Shoplifting19
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bus/Coach Station
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Albion Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. St Aldate Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 7. College Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Clarence Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 9. Norfolk Street
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Eastgate Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Berkeley Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Lower Quay Street
    Total6
    Possession of weapons2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Brunswick Road
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Michael'S Square
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Northgate Street
    Total5
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Upper Quay Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 17. Albion Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Kiln Close
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Blackfriars
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Westgate Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Pitt Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Severn Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Clare Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Chillingworth Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Three Cocks Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Bull Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Archdeacon Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Mount Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Kimbrose Way
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Brunswick Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1