Total Crime Rate
69.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Spencer Close area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Abbeymead , and the 203rd highest crime rate of 412 local areas in Gloucester .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Spencer Close (GL3 3EA) in the last 12 months was 69.8 per 1,000 residents and was 114.3% higher than the Abbeymead average (32.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 31.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -80.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Spencer Close (GL3 3EA), the main crime hotspot is near Burleigh Croft. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Abbeymead| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Burleigh Croft | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Jenner Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Supermarket | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Foxwell Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Lynmouth Road | Under investigation |
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