Total Crime Rate
12.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Devereaux Crescent area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Randwick, Whiteshill and Ruscombe , and the 29th lowest crime rate of 378 local areas in Stroud .
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 Devereaux Crescent (GL5 4QA) in the last 12 months was 12.9 per 1,000 residents and was 54.8% lower than the Randwick, Whiteshill and Ruscombe average (28.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 4 cases , down -42.9% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -42.9% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 540.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Devereaux Crescent (GL5 4QA), the main crime hotspot is near Orchard Road. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Randwick, Whiteshill and Ruscombe| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Devereaux Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Orchard Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Grove | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Devereaux Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Devereaux Road | Under investigation |
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