Crime Rate in Bourton Vale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bourton Vale

The total recorded crimes in Bourton Vale, Cotswold, UK in July 2025 are around 3 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bourton Vale crime rate of 148.51 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Bourton Vale, encompassing approximately 20 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Bourton Vale Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Dale Street with total crimes: 2
  • Becky Hill with total crimes: 1

How safe is Bourton Vale?

To understand the safety of Bourton Vale, we need to analyze Bourton Vale crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Cotswold:

    • In 2024, Bourton Vale demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cotswold average, with 77 crimes compared to 208.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bourton Vale recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 30 other areas in the Cotswold.

    • In 2023, Bourton Vale had fewer crimes than the Cotswold average, with 76 crimes compared to 197. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bourton Vale recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 30 other areas in the Cotswold.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cotswold, Bourton Vale has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Bourton Vale Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bourton Vale has recorded 3 crimes with crime rate of 148.51 ranking 30th out of 30 in the Cotswold, UK

In 2024, the total Bourton Vale crimes were 77. The crime rate of Bourton Vale in 2024 was 3811.88 (year) or 317.66 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the Cotswold.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bourton Vale were around 76 crimes with yearly crime rate of 3762.38 (year) or 313.53 (month) ranking 28 most dangerous area in the Cotswold.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bourton Vale)CrimesRank (Bourton Vale)CrimesRank (Bourton Vale)
St Michael's57 1685 1663 1
Northleach55 2495 3528 2
Watermoor42 3530 2486 3
Campden & Vale35 5390 4352 4
The Beeches38 4329 5249 9
Fosseridge15 16244 10307 5
Ermin21 7258 9285 6
Bourton Village17 11320 6196 13
Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South34 6299 7267 7
Moreton West15 18272 8258 8
The Ampneys & Hampton20 8177 14191 14
Tetbury with Upton20 9174 16142 16
Abbey7 24210 11240 10
Grumbolds Ash with Avening20 10162 17114 17
Blockley6 26184 13223 11
Chedworth & Churn Valley9 21190 12218 12
Kemble16 12111 2495 24
South Cerney Village16 13176 1598 22
Stow16 14149 18165 15
The Rissingtons16 15118 2299 21
Moreton East15 1798 2581 27
Chesterton7 23125 21113 18
Sandywell7 22127 20112 19
Fairford North10 19130 1987 25
Tetbury Town10 20114 23112 20
Tetbury East & Rural6 2776 2797 23
New Mills6 2549 3049 30
Four Acres3 2957 2982 26
Siddington & Cerney Rural5 2871 2866 29
Stratton2 3142 3141 31

Bourton Vale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

In January 2025, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (3 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (1 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20252
March 20252
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 19 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
February 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Bourton Vale in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bourton Vale postcode area is presented below.

1. Dale Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Becky Hill (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.