The total recorded crimes in Blockley, Cotswold, UK in May 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blockley crime rate of 176.47 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 Blockley, encompassing approximately 68 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Blockley, we need to analyze Blockley crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Cotswold:
In 2024, Blockley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cotswold average, with 184 crimes compared to 208.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Blockley witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 30 other areas in the Cotswold.
In 2023, Blockley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cotswold average, with 223 crimes compared to 197. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Blockley witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 30 other areas in the Cotswold.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Cotswold, Blockley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Blockley has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 176.47 ranking 19th out of 30 in the Cotswold, UK
In 2024, the total Blockley crimes were 184. The crime rate of Blockley in 2024 was 2705.88 (year) or 225.49 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Cotswold.
In 2023, the total crimes in Blockley were around 223 crimes with yearly crime rate of 3279.41 (year) or 273.28 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Cotswold.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Blockley) | Crimes | Rank (Blockley) | Crimes | Rank (Blockley) | |
| St Michael's | 57 | 1 | 685 | 1 | 663 | 1 |
| Northleach | 21 | 10 | 495 | 3 | 528 | 2 |
| Watermoor | 43 | 2 | 530 | 2 | 486 | 3 |
| Campden & Vale | 37 | 3 | 390 | 4 | 352 | 4 |
| The Beeches | 36 | 4 | 329 | 5 | 249 | 9 |
| Fosseridge | 31 | 6 | 244 | 10 | 307 | 5 |
| Bourton Village | 35 | 5 | 320 | 6 | 196 | 13 |
| Ermin | 18 | 14 | 258 | 9 | 285 | 6 |
| Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South | 22 | 9 | 299 | 7 | 267 | 7 |
| Moreton West | 30 | 7 | 272 | 8 | 258 | 8 |
| Abbey | 23 | 8 | 210 | 11 | 240 | 10 |
| Stow | 20 | 11 | 149 | 18 | 165 | 15 |
| Chedworth & Churn Valley | 12 | 20 | 190 | 12 | 218 | 12 |
| Tetbury with Upton | 19 | 12 | 174 | 16 | 142 | 16 |
| The Rissingtons | 19 | 13 | 118 | 22 | 99 | 21 |
| The Ampneys & Hampton | 9 | 22 | 177 | 14 | 191 | 14 |
| South Cerney Village | 5 | 27 | 176 | 15 | 98 | 22 |
| Chesterton | 18 | 15 | 125 | 21 | 113 | 18 |
| Moreton East | 15 | 16 | 98 | 25 | 81 | 27 |
| Grumbolds Ash with Avening | 14 | 18 | 162 | 17 | 114 | 17 |
| Tetbury Town | 15 | 17 | 114 | 23 | 112 | 20 |
| Sandywell | 8 | 23 | 127 | 20 | 112 | 19 |
| Fairford North | 8 | 24 | 130 | 19 | 87 | 25 |
| Kemble | 11 | 21 | 111 | 24 | 95 | 24 |
| Tetbury East & Rural | 8 | 25 | 76 | 27 | 97 | 23 |
| Four Acres | 5 | 28 | 57 | 29 | 82 | 26 |
| Bourton Vale | 3 | 29 | 77 | 26 | 76 | 28 |
| Stratton | 5 | 26 | 42 | 31 | 41 | 31 |
| Siddington & Cerney Rural | NA | NA | 71 | 28 | 66 | 29 |
| New Mills | 2 | 30 | 49 | 30 | 49 | 30 |
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
In April 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (1 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
In February 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1 reports) and Robbery incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (3 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).
In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 8 |
| April 2025 | 4 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 4 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 3 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Blockley postcode area is presented below.