Crime Rate in The Beeches: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in The Beeches

The total recorded crimes in The Beeches, Cotswold, UK in May 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a The Beeches crime rate of 6.23 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 The Beeches, encompassing approximately 5,780 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
The Beeches Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moss Way with total crimes: 8
  • Herbert Stark Close with total crimes: 4
  • Paterson Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is The Beeches?

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

  • Relative to Cotswold:

    • In 2024, The Beeches reported a higher crime volume than the Cotswold average, with 329 crimes compared to 208. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, The Beeches witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 30 other areas in the Cotswold.

    • In 2023, The Beeches experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cotswold average, with 249 crimes compared to 197. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, The Beeches witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 30 other areas in the Cotswold.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cotswold, The Beeches has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

The Beeches Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the The Beeches has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 6.23 ranking 4th out of 30 in the Cotswold, UK

In 2024, the total The Beeches crimes were 329. The crime rate of The Beeches in 2024 was 56.92 (year) or 4.74 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Cotswold.

In 2023, the total crimes in The Beeches were around 249 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.08 (year) or 3.59 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Cotswold.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (The Beeches)CrimesRank (The Beeches)CrimesRank (The Beeches)
St Michael's57 1685 1663 1
Northleach21 10495 3528 2
Watermoor43 2530 2486 3
Campden & Vale37 3390 4352 4
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

The Beeches Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 202514
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241
August 20247
July 20241
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
January 20253
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 202511
February 20258
January 20258
December 20244
November 202410
October 20245
September 202412
August 202412
July 20248
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 202418
May 202415

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

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242

High Crime Locations The Beeches in May 2025

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

1. Moss Way (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Herbert Stark Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Paterson Road (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons3
4. Ormand Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
5. Gardner Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Weavers Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Beech Grove (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Whitelands Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Forstall Way (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Clappen Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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