Total Crime Rate
16.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025This area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Blockley , and the 32nd 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 This (GL56 9LF) in the last 12 months was 16.6 per 1,000 residents and was 62.2% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode GL56 9LF, the main crime hotspot is near Post Office Lane, with 3 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Blockley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Post Office Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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