Crime Rate in St Michael's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Michael's

The total recorded crimes in St Michael's, Cotswold, UK in March 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Michael's crime rate of 0.21 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 St Michael's, encompassing approximately 228,068 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
St Michael's Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Waterloo with total crimes: 5
  • Sheep Street with total crimes: 5
  • Castle Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is St Michael's?

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

  • Relative to Cotswold:

    • In 2024, St Michael's reported a higher crime volume than the Cotswold average, with 685 crimes compared to 208. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Michael's witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 30 other cities.

    • In 2023, St Michael's experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cotswold average, with 663 crimes compared to 197. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Michael's witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 30 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Michael's Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the St Michael's has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 0.33 ranking 1th out of 30 in the Cotswold, UK

In 2024, the total St Michael's crimes were 685. The crime rate of St Michael's in 2024 was 38.73 (year) or 3.23 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Cotswold.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Michael's were around 663 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.14 (year) or 2.59 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Cotswold.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cotswold)CrimesRank (Cotswold)CrimesRank (Cotswold)
Northleach31 6495 3528 2
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

St Michael's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (15 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 16 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 (18 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
November 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202513
January 202510
December 202415
November 20248
October 20246
September 202416
August 202418
July 202416
June 202424
May 202420
April 202422

A total of 191 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20258
January 202516
December 202413
November 202415
October 202419
September 202417
August 202419
July 202419
June 202418
May 202426
April 20249

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243
April 20248

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20248
October 20243
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20251
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 202414
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242

High Crime Locations St Michael's in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St Michael's postcode area is presented below.

1. The Waterloo (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Sheep Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Castle Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
4. West Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery1
5. Silver Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
7. Queen Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
9. North Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
10. King Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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