Stratford Town vs Stow-on-the-Wold

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Stratford Town Warwickshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Stow-on-the-Wold Gloucestershire Constabulary

      Stratford Town vs Stow-on-the-Wold Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Stratford Town
      Warwickshire Police
      3,303 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.8% trend
      21.1% 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 Stratford Town
      B Stow-on-the-Wold
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,303
      259
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,621
      315
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.8%
      ↓17.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.1%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Stratford Town
      B Stow-on-the-Wold
      Violent Crime
      994 ↓3%
      69 ↓28%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      801 ↑8%
      48 ↓8%
      Other Theft
      205 ↓17%
      23 ↓26%
      Vehicle Crime
      152 ↓27%
      19 ↓44%
      Burglary
      111 ↓15%
      35 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      193 ↓18%
      19 ↓17%
      Drugs
      60 ↑0%
      4 ↑0%
      Public Order
      227 ↓3%
      16 ↑23%
      Robbery
      25 ↓14%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      380 ↓27%
      11 ↑22%
      Theft from Person
      19 ↓54%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      22 ↓51%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      42 ↓11%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      72 ↑44%
      8 ↓11%
      Overall Verdict
      B Stow-on-the-Wold is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Stratford Town safer than Stow-on-the-Wold?

      Stratford Town has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,303 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 Stratford Town vs Stow-on-the-Wold?

      Stratford Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.8% — 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 Stratford Town and Stow-on-the-Wold?

      In Stratford Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (994 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 Stratford Town and Stow-on-the-Wold?

      Stratford Town recorded 801 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 Stratford Town vs Stow-on-the-Wold?

      Violent crime in Stratford Town totalled 994 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 Stratford Town and Stow-on-the-Wold in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Stratford Town recorded 3,621 crimes (now 3,303, a change of -8.8%). Stow-on-the-Wold recorded 315 crimes previously (now 259, -17.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Stratford Town 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. Stratford Town has a resolution rate of 21.1% 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 Stratford Town and Stow-on-the-Wold?

      Stratford Town falls within the Warwickshire 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 Stratford Town 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 Stratford Town or Stow-on-the-Wold on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Stratford Town 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.

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