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 May 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Michael's crime rate of 0.25 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
St Michael's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Street with total crimes: 7
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 5
  • Priory Close 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 areas in the Cotswold.

    • 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 areas in the Cotswold.

  • 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 May 2025 the St Michael's has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 0.62 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Michael's)CrimesRank (St Michael's)CrimesRank (St Michael's)
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
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

St Michael's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 221 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202513
March 202512
February 20258
January 202516
December 202413
November 202415
October 202419
September 202417
August 202419
July 202419
June 202418
May 202426

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20248
October 20243
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202515
March 202510
February 202513
January 202510
December 202415
November 20248
October 20246
September 202416
August 202418
July 202416
June 202424
May 202420

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20257
February 20251
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
November 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
October 20242

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations St Michael's in May 2025

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

1. Castle Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Priory Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
4. The Waterloo (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Nightclub (Map)
Total4
Robbery2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
7. Cricklade Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. West Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Dyer Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
10. Swindon Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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