GL1 2LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GL1 2LR

GL1 2LR, Gloucester has recorded a total of 299 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 96.45 per 1,000 population. This GL1 2LR 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 2LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GL1 2LR, encompassing approximately 3100 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (106) incidents (-15.20% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (55) incidents (30.95% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (-45.07% decrease)

GL1 2LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 104
  • St John'S Lane with total crimes: 27
  • Russell Street with total crimes: 16

GL1 2LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10696.45-15.20%
Shoplifting5534.1930.95%
Anti-social behaviour3917.74-45.07%
Other theft2412.5814.29%
Public order197.74-56.82%
Criminal damage and arson166.1360.00%
Burglary125.160.00%
Bicycle theft73.8775.00%
Robbery72.2675.00%
Possession of weapons52.26150.00%
Drugs41.61-63.64%
Other crime21.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.65100.00%
Theft from the person10.65-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125114.1914.68%
Anti-social behaviour7140.3244.90%
Public order4422.9015.79%
Shoplifting4214.1935.48%
Other theft2113.5523.53%
Burglary126.77-7.69%
Drugs113.8783.33%
Criminal damage and arson103.55-41.18%
Theft from the person53.2366.67%
Bicycle theft41.6133.33%
Robbery41.29-42.86%
Possession of weapons21.290.00%
Other crime20.65-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10998.3841.56%
Anti-social behaviour4935.166.52%
Public order3815.8158.33%
Shoplifting3112.263.33%
Other theft1710.006.25%
Criminal damage and arson175.4830.77%
Burglary135.48116.67%
Other crime84.19700.00%
Robbery72.580.00%
Drugs62.2620.00%
Vehicle crime41.9433.33%
Theft from the person31.29200.00%
Bicycle theft30.97-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7777.09-24.51%
Anti-social behaviour4624.84-23.33%
Shoplifting3014.84-40.00%
Public order249.68-35.14%
Other theft167.7414.29%
Criminal damage and arson135.1630.00%
Robbery74.19133.33%
Bicycle theft62.2650.00%
Burglary61.940.00%
Drugs51.94-68.75%
Possession of weapons41.6133.33%
Vehicle crime31.29-25.00%
Theft from the person10.97-66.67%
Other crime10.32-88.89%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences102103.546.25%
Anti-social behaviour6032.9062.16%
Shoplifting5019.35-9.09%
Public order3716.138.82%
Drugs1611.93220.00%
Other theft145.16-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson104.5242.86%
Other crime93.23200.00%
Burglary62.90-14.29%
Bicycle theft41.940.00%
Vehicle crime41.29300.00%
Theft from the person31.29-62.50%
Possession of weapons30.970.00%
Robbery30.97-25.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9688.7115.66%
Shoplifting5530.9714.58%
Anti-social behaviour3717.74-26.00%
Public order3411.93-17.07%
Other theft1510.97-6.25%
Theft from the person84.84300.00%
Burglary72.58-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.26-36.36%
Drugs52.26-28.57%
Robbery41.6133.33%
Possession of weapons31.290.00%
Other crime30.9750.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8391.61-4.60%
Anti-social behaviour5026.776.38%
Shoplifting4816.1392.00%
Public order4115.48141.18%
Other theft1613.2360.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.160.00%
Bicycle theft103.550.00%
Burglary103.2311.11%
Drugs73.2316.67%
Robbery32.26-25.00%
Other crime20.970.00%
Theft from the person20.65-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8776.1324.29%
Anti-social behaviour4728.060.00%
Shoplifting2515.1613.64%
Public order178.06-45.16%
Criminal damage and arson115.4837.50%
Bicycle theft103.55233.33%
Other theft103.23-56.52%
Burglary93.2350.00%
Drugs62.9050.00%
Theft from the person61.94200.00%
Robbery41.94300.00%
Other crime21.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7071.93-27.08%
Anti-social behaviour4722.58-16.07%
Public order3115.16-3.12%
Other theft2310.009.52%
Shoplifting227.42-43.59%
Criminal damage and arson87.10-38.46%
Burglary62.58200.00%
Drugs41.94-63.64%
Other crime41.290.00%
Bicycle theft31.29-40.00%
Theft from the person20.970.00%
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 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9693.542.13%
Anti-social behaviour5630.9743.59%
Shoplifting3918.06-9.30%
Public order3212.58-21.95%
Other theft2110.32-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson136.7785.71%
Drugs114.1937.50%
Bicycle theft53.55-28.57%
Other crime41.61-20.00%
Possession of weapons41.2933.33%
Robbery41.290.00%
Theft from the person21.29-33.33%
Burglary20.65-77.78%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9494.51-8.74%
Shoplifting4330.3234.38%
Public order4113.8728.12%
Anti-social behaviour3913.23-33.90%
Other theft2812.5864.71%
Burglary99.03-18.18%
Drugs82.90100.00%
Bicycle theft72.5840.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.26-12.50%
Other crime52.26-16.67%
Robbery41.61-50.00%
Possession of weapons31.29-25.00%
Theft from the person30.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10393.87-13.45%
Anti-social behaviour5933.2220.41%
Public order3219.03-21.95%
Shoplifting3210.32-42.86%
Other theft1710.3221.43%
Burglary115.4883.33%
Robbery83.5514.29%
Criminal damage and arson82.58-52.94%
Other crime62.5820.00%
Bicycle theft51.94-16.67%
Drugs41.61-50.00%
Possession of weapons41.29100.00%
Vehicle crime21.29-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119109.030.00%
Shoplifting5638.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour4918.060.00%
Public order4115.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson1713.230.00%
Other theft145.480.00%
Drugs84.520.00%
Robbery72.580.00%
Burglary62.260.00%
Bicycle theft61.940.00%
Other crime51.940.00%
Vehicle crime41.610.00%
Theft from the person41.290.00%
Possession of weapons21.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 649 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 49.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202471
July 202449
June 202446
May 202460
April 202437
March 202450
February 202447
January 202447
December 202356
November 202339
October 202359
September 202349

A total of 431 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202444
July 202438
June 202424
May 202437
April 202434
March 202441
February 202417
January 202431
December 202332
November 202341
October 202332
September 202341

A total of 528 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202442
July 202431
June 202430
May 202450
April 202455
March 202448
February 202425
January 202422
December 202339
November 202343
October 202332
September 202356

A total of 1267 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 97.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 125 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024106
August 2024125
July 2024109
June 202477
May 2024102
April 202496
March 202483
February 202487
January 202470
December 202396
November 202394
October 2023103
September 2023119

A total of 70 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
March 202410
February 202410
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 109 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 202413
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 202410
February 20249
January 20246
December 20232
November 20239
October 202311
September 20236

A total of 53 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20248
June 20241
May 20249
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 236 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202421
July 202417
June 202416
May 202414
April 202415
March 202416
February 202410
January 202423
December 202321
November 202328
October 202317
September 202314

A total of 63 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20247
June 20247
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 148 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
July 202417
June 202413
May 202410
April 20247
March 202411
February 202411
January 20248
December 202313
November 20237
October 20238
September 202317

A total of 95 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20246
June 20245
May 202416
April 20245
March 20247
February 20246
January 20244
December 202311
November 20238
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 40 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20248
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
September 20234

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total104
    Violence and sexual offences45
    Shoplifting27
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Criminal damage and arson7
    Other theft6
    Public order5
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Robbery1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. St John'S Lane
    Total27
    Shoplifting19
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Russell Street
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Robbery3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Bus/Coach Station
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Spread Eagle Road
    Total10
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Black Dog Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. Northgate Street
    Total5
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Upper Quay Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 16. Worcester Parade
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 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. Whitfield Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 23. Clare Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Three Cocks Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Bull Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Archdeacon Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Mount Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Kimbrose Way
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Supermarket
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Ladybellegate Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1