Crime Rate in Northleach: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northleach

The total recorded crimes in Northleach, Cotswold, UK in May 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northleach crime rate of 217.17 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Northleach Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blunts Hay with total crimes: 6
  • Salt Way with total crimes: 6
  • Sports/Recreation Area 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 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 May 2025 the Northleach has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 217.17 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Northleach)CrimesRank (Northleach)CrimesRank (Northleach)
St Michael's57 1685 1663 1
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
Moreton West30 7272 8258 8
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

Northleach Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20257
January 202515
December 20241
November 20245
October 20246
August 202418
July 20249
June 202412
May 202413

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 202519
February 202516
January 202510
December 20246
November 20249
October 20248
September 202412
August 202413
July 20247
June 202428
May 202413

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20254
February 20256
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20245
September 202410
August 20249
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
November 20247
September 20241
August 20243
June 202424

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
December 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
June 202412

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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

High Crime Locations Northleach in May 2025

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

1. Blunts Hay (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Salt Way (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
5. Hammond Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Mill End (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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