Gloucester
As of 1 September 2026. Crime per 100 people, compared with England.
Is Gloucester safe?
Crime in Gloucester is higher than the England rate.
Crime compared with other cities
Gloucester has 8.2 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Gloucester is about typical among the cities we cover. The small mark is England.
| Year | Gloucester | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| 2022 | 9.6 | 8.3 |
| 2023 | 10.3 | 8.2 |
| 2024 | 10.6 | 7.6 |
| 2025 | 10.5 | 7.9 |
Most common crimes
- Violence and sexual offences 6383 59%
- Public order 1444 13%
- Shoplifting 1176 11%
- Criminal damage and arson 1004 9%
- Other theft 919 8%
Source: police.uk. Rates per 100 people.
Flooding
Past flooding vs other cities
Compared with other cities we cover, Gloucester has had fewer past floods.
This is past flooding in the city, not a forecast for your house.
How much of the city has flooded before?
Most of Gloucester has little history of flooding. 6% of the city has a more serious history.
- Little flooding 92%
- Some flooding 2%
- More flooding 6%
This is past flooding across the city, not a map of which houses will flood. Your street can differ.
Hazards
- Tornado Up to 4% chance annually in the highest-risk part of the city.
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Old coal mines
Old coal mines vs other cities
No old coal mines recorded in Gloucester.
GloucesterNone No mines Many mines BradfordOld mines can affect ground stability. This is the city as a whole, not one street.
- Earthquake 1 recent tremor nearby; largest magnitude 0.8.
About these scores
What do the Low, Medium and High labels mean for Gloucester?
Low, Medium and High show where the city sits among the other cities we cover. Low is on the green side of the scale. High is on the red side. The small mark is England, for comparison. Gloucester is currently Medium.
How does crime in Gloucester compare with England?
Crime in Gloucester is higher than the England rate. Gloucester has 8.2 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Does this mean my street in Gloucester is safe?
No. These figures are for Gloucester as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report.
How current is this data for Gloucester?
This Gloucester page was last updated on 1 September 2026. Crime figures come from police.uk. Flooding and hazards use the same update.
This is the city as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report