Gloucestershire Constabulary
South West region. Headquarters: Cheltenham.
- Cyber awareness (proximity to GCHQ)
- Heritage crime
- Rural policing
Gloucestershire Constabulary serves approximately 650,000 people across a county of significant contrasts: Cheltenham is home to GCHQ and a growing cyber sector, while the Cotswolds attract substantial tourist numbers and heritage crime. Gloucester is a post-industrial city with economic challenges, while the Forest of Dean is one of England's most distinctive rural areas bordering Wales. The force cooperates with neighbouring forces on serious and organised crime investigations.
Area Covered
Gloucestershire Constabulary covers the county of Gloucestershire, including the city of Gloucester, the regency spa town of Cheltenham, Stroud, Tewkesbury, and the Cotswolds. The county borders Wales and includes the Forest of Dean.
Last updated 24 September 2026
