Crime Rate in Sandywell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sandywell

The total recorded crimes in Sandywell, Cotswold, UK in May 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sandywell crime rate of 259.74 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 Sandywell, encompassing approximately 30 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sandywell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • School Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Waterside Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Sandywell?

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

  • Relative to Cotswold:

    • In 2024, Sandywell demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cotswold average, with 127 crimes compared to 208.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sandywell recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 30 other areas in the Cotswold.

    • In 2023, Sandywell had fewer crimes than the Cotswold average, with 112 crimes compared to 197. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sandywell recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 30 other areas in the Cotswold.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cotswold, Sandywell has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Sandywell Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sandywell has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 259.74 ranking 23th out of 30 in the Cotswold, UK

In 2024, the total Sandywell crimes were 127. The crime rate of Sandywell in 2024 was 4123.38 (year) or 343.61 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Cotswold.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sandywell were around 112 crimes with yearly crime rate of 3636.36 (year) or 303.03 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Cotswold.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sandywell)CrimesRank (Sandywell)CrimesRank (Sandywell)
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
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
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

Sandywell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Burglary 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 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (2 reports) and Bicycle theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

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 Burglary were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (3 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

In May 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20246
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244

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

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
May 20243

High Crime Locations Sandywell in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. School Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
3. Waterside Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
4. Crossfields (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Templefields (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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