Crime Rate in Four Acres: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Four Acres

The total recorded crimes in Four Acres, Cotswold, UK in March 2025 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Four Acres crime rate of 0.36 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 Four Acres, encompassing approximately 2,778 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Four Acres Crime Hotspots

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

  • Smith'S Field with total crimes: 1

How safe is Four Acres?

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

  • Relative to Cotswold:

    • In 2024, Four Acres demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cotswold average, with 57 crimes compared to 208.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Four Acres recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 30 other cities.

    • In 2023, Four Acres had fewer crimes than the Cotswold average, with 82 crimes compared to 197. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Four Acres recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 30 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Four Acres Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Four Acres has recorded 1 crimes with crime rate of 0.36 ranking 29th out of 30 in the Cotswold, UK

In 2024, the total Four Acres crimes were 57. The crime rate of Four Acres in 2024 was 20.52 (year) or 1.71 (month) ranking it 29 dangerous area in the Cotswold.

In 2023, the total crimes in Four Acres were around 82 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.52 (year) or 2.46 (month) ranking 26 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
Chesterton17 12125 21113 18
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
Siddington & Cerney Rural1 3171 2866 29
New Mills3 2849 3049 30
Stratton1 3042 3141 31

Four Acres Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In March 2025, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In February 2025, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

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

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

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 Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241

A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 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
November 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Four Acres in March 2025

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

1. Smith'S Field (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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