Crime Rate in Four Acres: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Four Acres

The total recorded crimes in Four Acres, Cotswold, UK in July 2025 are around 3 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Four Acres crime rate of 1.08 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Four Acres Crime Hotspots

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

  • Foxes Bank Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Drift Way 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 areas in the Cotswold.

    • 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 areas in the Cotswold.

  • 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 July 2025 the Four Acres has recorded 3 crimes with crime rate of 1.08 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Four Acres)CrimesRank (Four Acres)CrimesRank (Four Acres)
St Michael's57 1685 1663 1
Northleach55 2495 3528 2
Watermoor42 3530 2486 3
Campden & Vale35 5390 4352 4
The Beeches38 4329 5249 9
Fosseridge15 16244 10307 5
Ermin21 7258 9285 6
Bourton Village17 11320 6196 13
Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South34 6299 7267 7
Moreton West15 18272 8258 8
The Ampneys & Hampton20 8177 14191 14
Tetbury with Upton20 9174 16142 16
Abbey7 24210 11240 10
Grumbolds Ash with Avening20 10162 17114 17
Blockley6 26184 13223 11
Chedworth & Churn Valley9 21190 12218 12
Kemble16 12111 2495 24
South Cerney Village16 13176 1598 22
Stow16 14149 18165 15
The Rissingtons16 15118 2299 21
Moreton East15 1798 2581 27
Chesterton7 23125 21113 18
Sandywell7 22127 20112 19
Fairford North10 19130 1987 25
Tetbury Town10 20114 23112 20
Tetbury East & Rural6 2776 2797 23
New Mills6 2549 3049 30
Bourton Vale3 3077 2676 28
Siddington & Cerney Rural5 2871 2866 29
Stratton2 3142 3141 31

Four Acres Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 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 Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
August 20241

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

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July 20251
February 20251

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
August 20242

A total of 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

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June 20256
May 20253
April 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20251
August 20241

A total of 2 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.

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December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations Four Acres in July 2025

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

1. Foxes Bank Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Drift Way (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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