Total Crime Rate
32.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hempsted Lane area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Moreland , and the 111th lowest crime rate of 412 local areas in Gloucester .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hempsted Lane (GL2 5JY) in the last 12 months was 32.7 per 1,000 residents and was 71.5% lower than the Moreland average (114.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 18.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hempsted Lane (GL2 5JY), the main crime hotspot is near The Gallops. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Moreland| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ladywell Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ladywell Close | Under investigation |
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