Total Crime Rate
31.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Oakcroft Close area has the 36th lowest crime rate of 97 local areas in Abbeydale , and the 107th 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 Oakcroft Close (GL4 6NU) in the last 12 months was 31.8 per 1,000 residents and was 60.9% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 22.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -3.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Oakcroft Close (GL4 6NU), the main crime hotspot is near Quenneys Close. Police recorded 49 crimes here, including 40 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Abbeydale| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Berry Lawn | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Munsley Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Filbert Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | St Peter'S Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Birchall Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Corncroft Lane | Under investigation |
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