Crime Rate in Moreton West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Moreton West

The total recorded crimes in Moreton West, Cotswold, UK in May 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Moreton West crime rate of 14.34 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 West, encompassing approximately 2,092 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Moreton West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 6
  • Walnut Close with total crimes: 4
  • London Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Moreton West?

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

  • Relative to Cotswold:

    • In 2024, Moreton West reported a higher crime volume than the Cotswold average, with 272 crimes compared to 208. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Moreton West witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 30 other areas in the Cotswold.

    • In 2023, Moreton West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cotswold average, with 258 crimes compared to 197. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Moreton West witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 30 other areas in the Cotswold.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cotswold, Moreton West has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Moreton West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Moreton West has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 14.34 ranking 7th out of 30 in the Cotswold, UK

In 2024, the total Moreton West crimes were 272. The crime rate of Moreton West in 2024 was 130.02 (year) or 10.83 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Cotswold.

In 2023, the total crimes in Moreton West were around 258 crimes with yearly crime rate of 123.33 (year) or 10.28 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Cotswold.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Moreton West)CrimesRank (Moreton West)CrimesRank (Moreton West)
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
Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South22 9299 7267 7
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

Moreton West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 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 5 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 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 Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20258
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20258
March 20253
February 20257
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20249
August 20244
July 20244
June 202424
May 20244

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
March 20251
November 20242
October 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
May 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
June 20244

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
October 20242
July 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
September 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Moreton West in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Other theft1
2. Walnut Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. London Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Bowling Green Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. St James Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Firth Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Blenheim Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Evenlode Gardens (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Roundhouse Mews (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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