Bourton-on-the-Water vs Stow-on-the-Wold

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Bourton-on-the-Water Gloucestershire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      76/100
      Stow-on-the-Wold Gloucestershire Constabulary

      Bourton-on-the-Water vs Stow-on-the-Wold Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Bourton-on-the-Water
      Gloucestershire Constabulary
      329 crimes / 12m
      ↓49.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      76/100
      Safe
      Stow-on-the-Wold
      Gloucestershire Constabulary
      153 crimes / 12m
      ↓51.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bourton-on-the-Water
      B Stow-on-the-Wold
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      76/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      329
      153
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      648
      318
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓49.2%
      ↓51.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bourton-on-the-Water
      B Stow-on-the-Wold
      Violent Crime
      81 ↓62%
      46 ↓51%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      55 ↓51%
      27 ↓52%
      Other Theft
      27 ↓27%
      14 ↓36%
      Vehicle Crime
      28 ↓61%
      11 ↓66%
      Burglary
      42 ↓38%
      19 ↓60%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      44 ↓17%
      10 ↓52%
      Drugs
      3 ↓57%
      2 ↓60%
      Public Order
      20 ↓52%
      7 ↓59%
      Robbery
      1
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      16 ↓6%
      5 ↓64%
      Theft from Person
      1
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      4 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      9 ↓67%
      5 ↓29%
      Overall Verdict
      B Stow-on-the-Wold is the safer choice — scoring 76/100 vs 61/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bourton-on-the-Water safer than Stow-on-the-Wold?

      Bourton-on-the-Water has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 329 crimes in the last 12 months. Stow-on-the-Wold has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) with 153 crimes. Stow-on-the-Wold scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Bourton-on-the-Water shows a year-on-year crime trend of -49.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Stow-on-the-Wold shows -51.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Bourton-on-the-Water, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (81 incidents). In Stow-on-the-Wold, it is Violent Crime (46 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Bourton-on-the-Water recorded 55 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stow-on-the-Wold recorded 27. 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 Stow-on-the-Wold?

      Violent crime in Bourton-on-the-Water totalled 81 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 46 in Stow-on-the-Wold. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bourton-on-the-Water recorded 648 crimes (now 329, a change of -49.2%). Stow-on-the-Wold recorded 318 crimes previously (now 153, -51.9%).

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

      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 Stow-on-the-Wold 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 Stow-on-the-Wold?

      Bourton-on-the-Water falls within the Gloucestershire Constabulary boundary. Stow-on-the-Wold 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 Stow-on-the-Wold?

      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 Stow-on-the-Wold on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold. 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.