Total Crime Rate
27.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Castleton Road area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Abbeymead , and the 85th 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 Castleton Road (GL4 3GB) in the last 12 months was 27.2 per 1,000 residents and was 16.4% lower 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 20.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 43.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Castleton Road (GL4 3GB), the main crime hotspot is near St Lawrence Road. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 22 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 | Public order | St Lawrence Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | St Lawrence Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Temple Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pinery Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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