Bourton-on-the-Water vs Nailsworth

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    39/100
    Bourton-on-the-Water Gloucestershire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      47/100
      Nailsworth Gloucestershire Constabulary

      Bourton-on-the-Water vs Nailsworth Results

      A
      39/100
      Below Average
      Bourton-on-the-Water
      Gloucestershire Constabulary
      563 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      47/100
      Average
      Nailsworth
      Gloucestershire Constabulary
      417 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bourton-on-the-Water
      B Nailsworth
      Safety Score
      39/100 Below Average
      47/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      563
      417
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      671
      452
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓16.1%
      ↓7.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bourton-on-the-Water
      B Nailsworth
      Violent Crime
      145 ↓37%
      164 ↓19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      110 ↑15%
      89 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      41 ↑3%
      24 ↑14%
      Vehicle Crime
      52 ↓17%
      10 ↑11%
      Burglary
      69 ↑1%
      13 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      60 ↑11%
      41 ↑3%
      Drugs
      5 ↓29%
      11 ↑38%
      Public Order
      31 ↓39%
      22 ↓27%
      Robbery
      1
      2 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      21 ↓13%
      28 ↑47%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓94%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓67%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      25 ↑47%
      10 ↑11%
      Overall Verdict
      B Nailsworth is the safer choice — scoring 47/100 vs 39/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bourton-on-the-Water safer than Nailsworth?

      Bourton-on-the-Water has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) and recorded 563 crimes in the last 12 months. Nailsworth has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) with 417 crimes. Nailsworth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bourton-on-the-Water vs Nailsworth?

      Bourton-on-the-Water shows a year-on-year crime trend of -16.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Nailsworth shows -7.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bourton-on-the-Water and Nailsworth?

      In Bourton-on-the-Water, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (145 incidents). In Nailsworth, it is Violent Crime (164 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bourton-on-the-Water and Nailsworth?

      Bourton-on-the-Water recorded 110 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Nailsworth recorded 89. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Bourton-on-the-Water vs Nailsworth?

      Violent crime in Bourton-on-the-Water totalled 145 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 164 in Nailsworth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bourton-on-the-Water and Nailsworth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bourton-on-the-Water recorded 671 crimes (now 563, a change of -16.1%). Nailsworth recorded 452 crimes previously (now 417, -7.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bourton-on-the-Water and Nailsworth?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Bourton-on-the-Water has a resolution rate of 0% and Nailsworth has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bourton-on-the-Water and Nailsworth?

      Bourton-on-the-Water falls within the Gloucestershire Constabulary boundary. Nailsworth is covered by Gloucestershire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Bourton-on-the-Water and Nailsworth?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Bourton-on-the-Water or Nailsworth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bourton-on-the-Water and Nailsworth. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.