Crime Rate in Moreton East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Moreton East

The total recorded crimes in Moreton East, Cotswold, UK in July 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Moreton East crime rate of 15.28 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Moreton East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sunderland Road with total crimes: 3
  • Albemarle Close with total crimes: 2
  • Fedden Road with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Cotswold.

    • 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 areas in the Cotswold.

  • 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 July 2025 the Moreton East has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 15.28 ranking 17th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Moreton East)CrimesRank (Moreton East)CrimesRank (Moreton East)
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
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
Four Acres3 2957 2982 26
Bourton Vale3 3077 2676 28
Siddington & Cerney Rural5 2871 2866 29
Stratton2 3142 3141 31

Moreton East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
February 20253
December 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 202510
April 20255
March 20257
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
October 20246
September 20242
August 20248

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
August 20242

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252

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

High Crime Locations Moreton East in July 2025

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

1. Sunderland Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Albemarle Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Fedden Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Varsity Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
5. Anson Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Evenlode Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Davies Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Trubshaw Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Mosedale (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hampden Way (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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