Cirencester Rural South vs Stow-on-the-Wold

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    66/100
    Cirencester Rural South Gloucestershire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Stow-on-the-Wold Gloucestershire Constabulary

      Cirencester Rural South vs Stow-on-the-Wold Results

      A
      66/100
      Safe
      Cirencester Rural South
      Gloucestershire Constabulary
      257 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Stow-on-the-Wold
      Gloucestershire Constabulary
      259 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.8% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cirencester Rural South
      B Stow-on-the-Wold
      Safety Score
      66/100 Safe
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      257
      259
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      330
      315
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓22.1%
      ↓17.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cirencester Rural South
      B Stow-on-the-Wold
      Violent Crime
      97 ↑3%
      69 ↓28%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      52 ↓33%
      48 ↓8%
      Other Theft
      29 ↓3%
      23 ↓26%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓74%
      19 ↓44%
      Burglary
      8 ↓56%
      35 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      22 ↓21%
      19 ↓17%
      Drugs
      4 ↑100%
      4 ↑0%
      Public Order
      15 ↓21%
      16 ↑23%
      Robbery
      1
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      11 ↓39%
      11 ↑22%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      10 ↓17%
      8 ↓11%
      Overall Verdict
      A Cirencester Rural South is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 66/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cirencester Rural South safer than Stow-on-the-Wold?

      Cirencester Rural South has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 257 crimes in the last 12 months. Stow-on-the-Wold has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 259 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cirencester Rural South vs Stow-on-the-Wold?

      Cirencester Rural South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -22.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Stow-on-the-Wold shows -17.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cirencester Rural South and Stow-on-the-Wold?

      In Cirencester Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (97 incidents). In Stow-on-the-Wold, it is Violent Crime (69 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cirencester Rural South and Stow-on-the-Wold?

      Cirencester Rural South recorded 52 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stow-on-the-Wold recorded 48. 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 Cirencester Rural South vs Stow-on-the-Wold?

      Violent crime in Cirencester Rural South totalled 97 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 69 in Stow-on-the-Wold. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cirencester Rural South and Stow-on-the-Wold in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cirencester Rural South recorded 330 crimes (now 257, a change of -22.1%). Stow-on-the-Wold recorded 315 crimes previously (now 259, -17.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cirencester Rural South 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. Cirencester Rural South 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 Cirencester Rural South and Stow-on-the-Wold?

      Cirencester Rural South 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 Cirencester Rural South 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 Cirencester Rural South or Stow-on-the-Wold on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cirencester Rural South 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.