Crime Rate in Northleach: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northleach

The total recorded crimes in Northleach, Cotswold, UK in March 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northleach crime rate of 320.58 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 Northleach, encompassing approximately 96 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Northleach Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blunts Hay with total crimes: 12
  • Macarthur Road with total crimes: 6
  • Wadham Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Northleach?

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

  • Relative to Cotswold:

    • In 2024, Northleach reported a higher crime volume than the Cotswold average, with 495 crimes compared to 208. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Northleach witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 30 other cities.

    • In 2023, Northleach experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cotswold average, with 528 crimes compared to 197. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Northleach witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 30 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Northleach Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Northleach has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 320.58 ranking 6th out of 30 in the Cotswold, UK

In 2024, the total Northleach crimes were 495. The crime rate of Northleach in 2024 was 5118.92 (year) or 426.58 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Cotswold.

In 2023, the total crimes in Northleach were around 528 crimes with yearly crime rate of 5460.19 (year) or 455.02 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Cotswold.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cotswold)CrimesRank (Cotswold)CrimesRank (Cotswold)
St Michael's49 1685 1663 1
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
Moreton East10 2098 2581 27
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

Northleach Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (15 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
January 202515
December 20241
November 20245
October 20246
August 202418
July 20249
June 202412
May 202413
April 20246

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202516
January 202510
December 20246
November 20249
October 20248
September 202412
August 202413
July 20247
June 202428
May 202413
April 202412

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20245
September 202410
August 20249
July 20243
June 20246
April 20241

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20247
September 20241
August 20243
June 202424
April 20243

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202512
January 20253
December 20249
November 20248
October 20244
September 202413
August 202413
July 20244
June 20248

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20243

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20243
July 20243

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20246
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
June 202412
April 20245

High Crime Locations Northleach in March 2025

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

1. Blunts Hay (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Macarthur Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Wadham Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Salt Way (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
5. Church Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Chequers (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. The Green (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Graveney Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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