Ruscote, Neithrop and Hardwick vs Stow-on-the-Wold

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Ruscote, Neithrop and Hardwick Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      71/100
      Stow-on-the-Wold Gloucestershire Constabulary

      Ruscote, Neithrop and Hardwick vs Stow-on-the-Wold Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Ruscote, Neithrop and Hardwick
      Thames Valley Police
      2,482 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.5% trend
      20.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      71/100
      Safe
      Stow-on-the-Wold
      Gloucestershire Constabulary
      206 crimes / 12m
      ↓34% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ruscote, Neithrop and Hardwick
      B Stow-on-the-Wold
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      71/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,482
      206
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,206
      312
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.5%
      ↓34%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.4%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ruscote, Neithrop and Hardwick
      B Stow-on-the-Wold
      Violent Crime
      1,102 ↑15%
      60 ↓36%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      282 ↑32%
      38 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      113 ↑14%
      19 ↓32%
      Vehicle Crime
      76 ↓25%
      15 ↓55%
      Burglary
      55 ↓4%
      28 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      217 ↑23%
      14 ↓33%
      Drugs
      62 ↑35%
      2 ↓60%
      Public Order
      236 ↑16%
      8 ↓56%
      Robbery
      20 ↑67%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      207 ↓16%
      9 ↓10%
      Theft from Person
      11 ↓27%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      22 ↑47%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↑18%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      59 ↑34%
      6 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Stow-on-the-Wold is the safer choice — scoring 71/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ruscote, Neithrop and Hardwick safer than Stow-on-the-Wold?

      Ruscote, Neithrop and Hardwick has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,482 crimes in the last 12 months. Stow-on-the-Wold has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) with 206 crimes. Stow-on-the-Wold scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ruscote, Neithrop and Hardwick vs Stow-on-the-Wold?

      Ruscote, Neithrop and Hardwick shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Stow-on-the-Wold shows -34% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ruscote, Neithrop and Hardwick and Stow-on-the-Wold?

      In Ruscote, Neithrop and Hardwick, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,102 incidents). In Stow-on-the-Wold, it is Violent Crime (60 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ruscote, Neithrop and Hardwick and Stow-on-the-Wold?

      Ruscote, Neithrop and Hardwick recorded 282 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stow-on-the-Wold recorded 38. 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 Ruscote, Neithrop and Hardwick vs Stow-on-the-Wold?

      Violent crime in Ruscote, Neithrop and Hardwick totalled 1,102 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 60 in Stow-on-the-Wold. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ruscote, Neithrop and Hardwick and Stow-on-the-Wold in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ruscote, Neithrop and Hardwick recorded 2,206 crimes (now 2,482, a change of +12.5%). Stow-on-the-Wold recorded 312 crimes previously (now 206, -34%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ruscote, Neithrop and Hardwick 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. Ruscote, Neithrop and Hardwick has a resolution rate of 20.4% 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 Ruscote, Neithrop and Hardwick and Stow-on-the-Wold?

      Ruscote, Neithrop and Hardwick falls within the Thames Valley Police 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 Ruscote, Neithrop and Hardwick 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 Ruscote, Neithrop and Hardwick or Stow-on-the-Wold on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ruscote, Neithrop and Hardwick 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.