Crime Rate in Cotswold: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cotswold

The total recorded crimes in Cotswold, UK in May 2025 are around 561 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cotswold crime rate of 6.18 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (179) incidents (20.13% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (150) incidents (38.89% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (45) incidents (104.55% increase)
Cotswold Crime Hotspots

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

  • Springfield with total crimes: 9
  • Green Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Chapel Street 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, St Michael's (57 crimes), and the safest, New Mills (2 crimes), is 55 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Cotswold.

Similarly, the area of Moreton & Stow-on-the-Wold (96 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Kemble & South Cerney (16 crimes), with a difference of 80 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Cotswold.

Most Dangerous Wards:

St Michael's57
Watermoor43
Campden & Vale37
The Beeches36
Bourton Village35

Safest Wards:

Stratton5
South Cerney Village5
Four Acres5
Bourton Vale3
New Mills2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Moreton & Stow-on-the-Wold96
Cirencester Central82
Bourton-on-the-Water & Vale57
Tetbury56
Cirencester East & Stratton54

Safest Areas:

Willersey, Chipping Campden & Blockley49
Sandywell, Ermin & Chedworth38
Fairford & Lechlade30
Northleach, Coln Valley & Ampneys30
Kemble & South Cerney16

Cotswold Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Cotswold has recorded 561 crimes with crime rate of 6.18 ranking 249th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 6 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gloucestershire)CrimesRank (Gloucestershire)CrimesRank (Gloucestershire)
Stroud783 58,973 48,126 5
Forest of Dean580 36,372 56,338 3
Tewkesbury564 47,589 36,447 4
Cheltenham1,070 213,657 213,933 2
Gloucester1,743 120,188 117,655 1

Cotswold Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (179 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (150 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (149 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (108 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (184 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (125 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 159 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 73 incidents.

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 1284 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 107.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 186 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025150
April 2025108
March 2025125
February 202573
January 2025107
December 202456
November 202480
October 2024101
September 202481
August 2024125
July 202492
June 2024186

A total of 110 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20259
March 202515
February 202510
January 20257
December 202411
November 20249
October 20245
September 20241
August 20245
July 202413
June 202412

A total of 433 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202522
March 202536
February 202528
January 202526
December 202431
November 202419
October 202436
September 202444
August 202450
July 202440
June 202456

A total of 239 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202512
March 202521
February 202518
January 202521
December 202422
November 202419
October 202413
September 202411
August 202413
July 202413
June 202458

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 44 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 202412

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 178 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202516
March 202513
February 202510
January 202516
December 202412
November 202413
October 20247
September 202412
August 202414
July 202420
June 202418

A total of 440 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202530
March 202526
February 202516
January 202523
December 202426
November 202442
October 202433
September 202437
August 202445
July 202437
June 202480

A total of 384 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202530
March 202528
February 202524
January 202532
December 202430
November 202436
October 202449
September 202434
August 202442
July 202427
June 202440

A total of 410 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202529
March 202519
February 202532
January 202557
December 202425
November 202441
October 202427
September 202425
August 202423
July 202430
June 202476

A total of 2068 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 172.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 306 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025179
April 2025149
March 2025184
February 2025159
January 2025132
December 2024151
November 2024134
October 2024161
September 2024188
August 2024172
July 2024153
June 2024306

A total of 509 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202533
March 202530
February 202531
January 202530
December 202432
November 202438
October 202447
September 202432
August 202439
July 202461
June 2024100

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20247
September 20241
July 202418
June 20242

High Crime Locations Cotswold in May 2025

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

1. Springfield (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Green Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Chapel Street (Map)
Total9
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Ermin Way (Map)
Total9
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Moss Way (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Chardwar Gardens (Map)
Total7
Other crime6
Shoplifting1

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