Crime Rate in Northleach: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northleach

The total recorded crimes in Northleach, Cotswold, UK in July 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northleach crime rate of 568.77 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Northleach Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blunts Hay with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Cotswold.

    • 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 areas in the Cotswold.

  • 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 July 2025 the Northleach has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 568.77 ranking 2th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Northleach)CrimesRank (Northleach)CrimesRank (Northleach)
St Michael's57 1685 1663 1
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
Moreton East15 1798 2581 27
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

Northleach Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202512
May 202511
April 20256
March 20257
January 202515
December 20241
November 20245
October 20246
August 202418

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
December 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202511
May 20253
April 20251
March 202519
February 202516
January 202510
December 20246
November 20249
October 20248
September 202412
August 202413

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
November 20247
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
April 20253
February 202512
January 20253
December 20249
November 20248
October 20244
September 202413
August 202413

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20253
March 20254
February 20256
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20245
September 202410
August 20249

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20243

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20246
August 20241

High Crime Locations Northleach in July 2025

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

1. Blunts Hay (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Other theft3
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
5. Avery Fields (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
10. May'S Crescent (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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