Gloucestershire Constabulary

Is Kingsholm and Wotton Safe?

Crime statistics for Kingsholm and Wotton. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 36 months: February 2023 – January 2026 5,621 crimes
5 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

5,621 Crimes (last 36 months)
36.2% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↑3.4% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 36 months — 5,621 total crimes recorded in Kingsholm and Wotton

Violent Crime
2,348 41.8%
Anti-Social Behaviour
939 16.7%
Public Order
461 8.2%
Other Theft
394 7%
Criminal Damage & Arson
331 5.9%
Shoplifting
281 5%
Burglary
235 4.2%
Vehicle Crime
173 3.1%
Other Crime
113 2%
Drugs
113 2%
Bicycle Theft
98 1.7%
Possession of Weapons
53 0.9%
Robbery
50 0.9%
Theft from Person
32 0.6%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Kingsholm and Wotton — last 36 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kingsholm and Wotton safe?

Kingsholm and Wotton has a CrimeRadar safety score of 5/100, rated High Crime. 1,929 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months. Kingsholm and Wotton has above-average crime levels and caution is advised.

How many crimes were recorded in Kingsholm and Wotton in the last 12 months?

1,929 crimes were recorded in Kingsholm and Wotton in the last 12 months. This is an increase of 3.4% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,866 crimes).

What is the most common crime in Kingsholm and Wotton?

The most common crime in Kingsholm and Wotton is Violent Crime, with 2,348 incidents recorded in the last 12 months. This accounts for 121.7% of all reported crimes in the area.

Is crime in Kingsholm and Wotton increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Kingsholm and Wotton is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 3.4% compared to the same period the previous year. This is something residents and prospective buyers should be aware of.

What is the safety score for Kingsholm and Wotton?

Kingsholm and Wotton has a safety score of 5 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Kingsholm and Wotton compare to the Gloucestershire Constabulary average?

Kingsholm and Wotton has a safety score of 5/100, while the Gloucestershire Constabulary force area average is 26/100. Kingsholm and Wotton is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Kingsholm and Wotton?

36.2% of crimes in Kingsholm and Wotton resulted in a formal resolution in the last 12 months. This means charges, cautions, penalty notices, or other official outcomes. The UK national average is typically 5–15% for most areas.

How much violent crime is there in Kingsholm and Wotton?

2,348 violent crimes were recorded in Kingsholm and Wotton in the last 12 months, representing 121.7% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 939 incidents.

When was the crime data for Kingsholm and Wotton last updated?

The crime data for Kingsholm and Wotton was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all data from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office. New data is published approximately every month with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Kingsholm and Wotton with other areas?

You can compare Kingsholm and Wotton with any other UK neighbourhood using CrimeRadar's Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes, category breakdowns, and resolution rates. Visit crimeradar.co.uk/compare to start a comparison.

Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.