Crime Rates at Matson Avenue, Matson, Gloucester, GL4 6LB

Matson Avenue area has the 47th highest crime rate of 97 local areas in Abbeydale , and the 172nd 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 Avenue (GL4 6LB) in the last 12 months was 52.5 per 1,000 residents and was 35.3% 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 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 62.5% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -80.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 36.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 55.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Matson Avenue (GL4 6LB), the main crime hotspot is near Rectory Road. Police recorded 84 crimes here, including 57 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.