Total Crime Rate
28.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hidcote View area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Blockley , and the 83rd lowest crime rate of 312 local areas in Cotswold .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hidcote View (GL55 6EW) in the last 12 months was 28.2 per 1,000 residents and was 35.9% lower than the Blockley average (43.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 16.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hidcote View (GL55 6EW), the main crime hotspot is near Cedar Road. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Blockley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Granbrook Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cedar Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Cedar Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hill View Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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