Crime Rate in Chesterton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chesterton

The total recorded crimes in Chesterton, Cotswold, UK in March 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chesterton crime rate of 3.38 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 Chesterton, encompassing approximately 5,036 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Chesterton Crime Hotspots

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

  • College View with total crimes: 6
  • Vyners Close with total crimes: 3
  • Oakley Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Chesterton?

To understand the safety of Chesterton, we need to analyze Chesterton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Cotswold:

    • In 2024, Chesterton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cotswold average, with 125 crimes compared to 208.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Chesterton recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 30 other cities.

    • In 2023, Chesterton had fewer crimes than the Cotswold average, with 113 crimes compared to 197. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Chesterton recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 30 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cotswold, Chesterton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Chesterton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Chesterton has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 3.38 ranking 12th out of 30 in the Cotswold, UK

In 2024, the total Chesterton crimes were 125. The crime rate of Chesterton in 2024 was 24.82 (year) or 2.07 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Cotswold.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chesterton were around 113 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.44 (year) or 1.87 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Cotswold.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cotswold)CrimesRank (Cotswold)CrimesRank (Cotswold)
St Michael's49 1685 1663 1
Northleach31 6495 3528 2
Watermoor32 5530 2486 3
Fosseridge39 2244 10307 5
The Beeches37 3329 5249 9
Campden & Vale34 4390 4352 4
Ermin15 13258 9285 6
Bourton Village20 10320 6196 13
Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South14 14299 7267 7
Moreton West25 7272 8258 8
Abbey25 8210 11240 10
The Ampneys & Hampton20 9177 14191 14
Blockley4 27184 13223 11
Chedworth & Churn Valley19 11190 12218 12
Stow10 21149 18165 15
South Cerney Village14 15176 1598 22
Tetbury with Upton12 19174 16142 16
Grumbolds Ash with Avening13 16162 17114 17
Fairford North12 17130 1987 25
Tetbury Town12 18114 23112 20
Sandywell5 25127 20112 19
Moreton East10 2098 2581 27
The Rissingtons8 23118 2299 21
Bourton Vale9 2277 2676 28
Tetbury East & Rural5 2676 2797 23
Kemble8 24111 2495 24
Four Acres1 2957 2982 26
Siddington & Cerney Rural1 3171 2866 29
New Mills3 2849 3049 30
Stratton1 3042 3141 31

Chesterton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 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 Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20247
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20246
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20246
April 20242

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 202414
April 20243

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Chesterton in March 2025

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

1. College View (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
2. Vyners Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Oakley Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Linacre Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Apsley Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Springfield Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Somerford Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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