Gloucester City Centre vs Stow-on-the-Wold

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    13/100
    Gloucester City Centre Gloucestershire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Stow-on-the-Wold Gloucestershire Constabulary

      Gloucester City Centre vs Stow-on-the-Wold Results

      A
      13/100
      High Crime
      Gloucester City Centre
      Gloucestershire Constabulary
      4,578 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.2% trend
      66.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Stow-on-the-Wold
      Gloucestershire Constabulary
      259 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gloucester City Centre
      B Stow-on-the-Wold
      Safety Score
      13/100 High Crime
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,578
      259
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,987
      315
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.2%
      ↓17.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      66.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gloucester City Centre
      B Stow-on-the-Wold
      Violent Crime
      1,458 ↓11%
      69 ↓28%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      982 ↓1%
      48 ↓8%
      Other Theft
      245 ↓17%
      23 ↓26%
      Vehicle Crime
      127 ↑92%
      19 ↓44%
      Burglary
      100 ↓35%
      35 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      198 ↓12%
      19 ↓17%
      Drugs
      150 ↑1%
      4 ↑0%
      Public Order
      476 ↓7%
      16 ↑23%
      Robbery
      108 ↑57%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      532 ↓15%
      11 ↑22%
      Theft from Person
      42 ↓13%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      66 ↓19%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      52 ↑8%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      42 ↓45%
      8 ↓11%
      Overall Verdict
      B Stow-on-the-Wold is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 13/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gloucester City Centre safer than Stow-on-the-Wold?

      Gloucester City Centre has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,578 crimes in the last 12 months. Stow-on-the-Wold has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 259 crimes. Stow-on-the-Wold scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gloucester City Centre vs Stow-on-the-Wold?

      Gloucester City Centre shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.2% — 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 Gloucester City Centre and Stow-on-the-Wold?

      In Gloucester City Centre, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,458 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 Gloucester City Centre and Stow-on-the-Wold?

      Gloucester City Centre recorded 982 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 Gloucester City Centre vs Stow-on-the-Wold?

      Violent crime in Gloucester City Centre totalled 1,458 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 Gloucester City Centre and Stow-on-the-Wold in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gloucester City Centre recorded 4,987 crimes (now 4,578, a change of -8.2%). Stow-on-the-Wold recorded 315 crimes previously (now 259, -17.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gloucester City Centre 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. Gloucester City Centre has a resolution rate of 66.7% 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 Gloucester City Centre and Stow-on-the-Wold?

      Gloucester City Centre 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 Gloucester City Centre 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 Gloucester City Centre or Stow-on-the-Wold on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gloucester City Centre 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.