Crime Rate in Cotswold: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cotswold

The total recorded crimes in Cotswold, Cotswold in January 2025 are around 453 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cotswold crime rate of 4.99 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Cotswold, encompassing approximately 90,830 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (132) incidents (-12.58% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (107) incidents (91.07% increase)
  • Burglary: (57) incidents (128.00% increase)
Cotswold Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Blunts Hay with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Ermin Way with total crimes: 9

Cotswold Police Info:

Gloucestershire Constabulary

How safe is Cotswold?

To understand the safety of Cotswold, we need to analyze Cotswold crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Cotswold has recorded 6,439 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 70.89 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 253 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 6,092 crimes with a crime rate of 67.07, ranking it 262 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Gloucestershire:

    • In 2024, Cotswold demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gloucestershire average, with 6439 crimes compared to 10536.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Cotswold witnessed more crimes than 4 out of 5 other cities.

    • In 2023, Cotswold had fewer crimes than the Gloucestershire average, with 6,092 crimes compared to 9,765. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Cotswold witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 5 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Cotswold is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Gloucestershire, Cotswold has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Cotswold Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Watermoor (45 crimes), and the safest, Four Acres (1 crimes), is 44 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Cotswold.

Similarly, the area of Cirencester Central (66 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Bourton-on-the-Water & Vale (26 crimes), with a difference of 40 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Cotswold.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Watermoor45
St Michael's41
Ermin36
Northleach36
Fosseridge27

Safest Wards:

Blockley3
Stratton3
Bourton Vale2
Kemble2
Four Acres1

Most Dangerous Areas:

Cirencester Central66
Sandywell, Ermin & Chedworth60
Moreton & Stow-on-the-Wold55
Northleach, Coln Valley & Ampneys49
Tetbury38

Safest Areas:

Cirencester South36
Fairford & Lechlade30
Willersey, Chipping Campden & Blockley29
Kemble & South Cerney27
Bourton-on-the-Water & Vale26

Cotswold Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the Cotswold has recorded 453 crimes with crime rate of 4.99 ranking 262th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Gloucestershire.

In 2024, the total Cotswold crimes were 6,439. The crime rate of Cotswold in 2024 was 70.89 (year) or 5.91 (month) ranking it 253 danzarous in the UK. Cotswold ranked 5 in terms of total crimes and 6 in terms of crime rate in Gloucestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cotswold were around 6,092 crimes with yearly crime rate of 67.07 (year) or 5.59 (month) ranking 262 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Gloucestershire, Cotswold ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 6 as per crime rate of Cotswold

CityJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gloucestershire)CrimesRank (Gloucestershire)CrimesRank (Gloucestershire)
Stroud602 68,973 48,126 5
Forest of Dean496 36,372 56,338 3
Tewkesbury512 47,589 36,447 4
Cheltenham967 213,657 213,933 2
Gloucester1,456 120,188 117,655 1

Cotswold Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (132 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (107 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 151 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 56 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (134 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (80 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (161 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (101 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (188 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (81 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (172 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (125 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 153 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 92 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (306 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (186 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 304 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 38.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202557
December 202425
November 202441
October 202427
September 202425
August 202423
July 202430
June 202476

A total of 290 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 36.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202532
December 202430
November 202436
October 202449
September 202434
August 202442
July 202427
June 202440

A total of 828 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 103.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 186 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025107
December 202456
November 202480
October 2024101
September 202481
August 2024125
July 202492
June 2024186

A total of 1397 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 174.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 306 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025132
December 2024151
November 2024134
October 2024161
September 2024188
August 2024172
July 2024153
June 2024306

A total of 112 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202516
December 202412
November 202413
October 20247
September 202412
August 202414
July 202420
June 202418

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 323 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 40.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202523
December 202426
November 202442
October 202433
September 202437
August 202445
July 202437
June 202480

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20257
December 202411
November 20249
October 20245
September 20241
August 20245
July 202413
June 202412

A total of 170 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202521
December 202422
November 202419
October 202413
September 202411
August 202413
July 202413
June 202458

A total of 302 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 37.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202526
December 202431
November 202419
October 202436
September 202444
August 202450
July 202440
June 202456

A total of 379 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 47.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202530
December 202432
November 202438
October 202447
September 202432
August 202439
July 202461
June 2024100

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20247
September 20241
July 202418
June 20242

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 202412

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242

High Crime Locations Cotswold in January 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Cotswold postcode area is presented below.

1. Blunts Hay (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary3
3. Ermin Way (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour9
4. Farmington Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8
5. Ormand Close (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Other theft1
6. Querns Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Drugs1

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