Total Crime Rate
38.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Fitzherbert Close area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Grumbolds Ash with Avening , and the 124th 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 Fitzherbert Close (GL8 8WB) in the last 12 months was 38.4 per 1,000 residents and was 30.0% lower than the Grumbolds Ash with Avening average (54.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 26.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -26.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 0.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Fitzherbert Close (GL8 8WB), the main crime hotspot is near Long Street. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Grumbolds Ash with Avening| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Close Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Long Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Long Street | Under investigation |
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