Crime Rate in Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South

The total recorded crimes in Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South, Cotswold, UK in May 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South crime rate of 31.10 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 Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South, encompassing approximately 707 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 3
  • Cirencester Road with total crimes: 3
  • Lancaster Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South?

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

  • Relative to Cotswold:

    • In 2024, Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South reported a higher crime volume than the Cotswold average, with 299 crimes compared to 208. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 30 other areas in the Cotswold.

    • In 2023, Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cotswold average, with 267 crimes compared to 197. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 30 other areas in the Cotswold.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cotswold, Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 31.10 ranking 9th out of 30 in the Cotswold, UK

In 2024, the total Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South crimes were 299. The crime rate of Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South in 2024 was 422.61 (year) or 35.22 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Cotswold.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South were around 267 crimes with yearly crime rate of 377.39 (year) or 31.45 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Cotswold.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South)CrimesRank (Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South)CrimesRank (Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South)
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
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
Chesterton18 15125 21113 18
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

Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

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

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 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 (9 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 18 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (20 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20248
November 202412
October 202417
September 20249
August 20249
July 202418
June 202414
May 202411

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 202410
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20252
October 20243
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
September 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
July 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South postcode area is presented below.

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Cirencester Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Lancaster Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Utah Drive (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. Washpool Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. High Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Burford Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Fossway Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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