Crime Rates at Matson Lane, Matson, Gloucester, GL4 6DX

Matson Lane area has the 40th highest crime rate of 97 local areas in Abbeydale , and the 192nd 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 Matson Lane (GL4 6DX) in the last 12 months was 62.5 per 1,000 residents and was 22.9% lower than the Abbeydale average (81.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -80.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 38.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -17.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Matson Lane (GL4 6DX), the main crime hotspot is near Beacon Road. Police recorded 38 crimes here, including 24 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.