Crime Rate in Moreton East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Moreton East

The total recorded crimes in Moreton East, Cotswold, UK in March 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Moreton East crime rate of 10.19 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 Moreton East, encompassing approximately 981 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Moreton East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Anson Close with total crimes: 3
  • Buttercup Close with total crimes: 2
  • Lancaster Corner with total crimes: 1

How safe is Moreton East?

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

  • Relative to Cotswold:

    • In 2024, Moreton East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cotswold average, with 98 crimes compared to 208.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Moreton East recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 30 other cities.

    • In 2023, Moreton East had fewer crimes than the Cotswold average, with 81 crimes compared to 197. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Moreton East recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 30 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Moreton East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Moreton East has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 10.19 ranking 20th out of 30 in the Cotswold, UK

In 2024, the total Moreton East crimes were 98. The crime rate of Moreton East in 2024 was 99.82 (year) or 8.32 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Cotswold.

In 2023, the total crimes in Moreton East were around 81 crimes with yearly crime rate of 82.50 (year) or 6.88 (month) ranking 27 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
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

Moreton East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

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

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In November 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

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

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Shoplifting 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 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 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
October 20246
September 20242
August 20248
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
May 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
July 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
August 20242
June 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Moreton East in March 2025

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

1. Anson Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Buttercup Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Lancaster Corner (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Fedden Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Proctor Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Whitley Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Meadow Sweet Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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