Total Crime Rate
35.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025West Way area has the 26th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Coln Valley , and the 112th lowest crime rate of 312 local areas in Cotswold .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around West Way (GL7 3BT) in the last 12 months was 35.2 per 1,000 residents and was 36.2% lower than the Coln Valley average (55.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -85.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -85.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 4.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -85.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -8.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around West Way (GL7 3BT), the main crime hotspot is near Gassons Road. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Coln Valley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Kingsmead | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | The Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Perrinsfield | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Hambidge Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Perrinsfield | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Perrinsfield | — |
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