Crime Rate in Chesterton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chesterton

The total recorded crimes in Chesterton, Cotswold, UK in May 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chesterton crime rate of 3.57 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Chesterton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Apsley Road with total crimes: 3
  • Apsley Close with total crimes: 3
  • Parkland Square 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 areas in the Cotswold.

    • 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 areas in the Cotswold.

  • 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 May 2025 the Chesterton has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 3.57 ranking 15th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chesterton)CrimesRank (Chesterton)CrimesRank (Chesterton)
St Michael's57 1685 1663 1
Northleach21 10495 3528 2
Watermoor43 2530 2486 3
Campden & Vale37 3390 4352 4
The Beeches36 4329 5249 9
Fosseridge31 6244 10307 5
Bourton Village35 5320 6196 13
Ermin18 14258 9285 6
Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South22 9299 7267 7
Moreton West30 7272 8258 8
Abbey23 8210 11240 10
Blockley12 19184 13223 11
Stow20 11149 18165 15
Chedworth & Churn Valley12 20190 12218 12
Tetbury with Upton19 12174 16142 16
The Rissingtons19 13118 2299 21
The Ampneys & Hampton9 22177 14191 14
South Cerney Village5 27176 1598 22
Moreton East15 1698 2581 27
Grumbolds Ash with Avening14 18162 17114 17
Tetbury Town15 17114 23112 20
Sandywell8 23127 20112 19
Fairford North8 24130 1987 25
Kemble11 21111 2495 24
Tetbury East & Rural8 2576 2797 23
Four Acres5 2857 2982 26
Bourton Vale3 2977 2676 28
Stratton5 2642 3141 31
Siddington & Cerney RuralNA NA71 2866 29
New Mills2 3049 3049 30

Chesterton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (1 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
March 20258
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20246
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20241

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
July 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 202414

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Chesterton in May 2025

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

1. Apsley Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
2. Apsley Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parkland Square (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. College View (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Bathurst Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Brooke Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Masefield Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Springfield Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Haygarth Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Linacre Crescent (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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