Crime Rate in Bourton Village: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bourton Village

The total recorded crimes in Bourton Village, Cotswold, UK in March 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bourton Village crime rate of 7.25 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 Village, encompassing approximately 2,757 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bourton Village Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chardwar Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Dikler Close with total crimes: 3
  • Kings Meadow with total crimes: 2

How safe is Bourton Village?

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

  • Relative to Cotswold:

    • In 2024, Bourton Village reported a higher crime volume than the Cotswold average, with 320 crimes compared to 208. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bourton Village witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 30 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bourton Village had fewer crimes than the Cotswold average, with 196 crimes compared to 197. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Bourton Village witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 30 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cotswold, Bourton Village has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Bourton Village Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bourton Village has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 7.25 ranking 10th out of 30 in the Cotswold, UK

In 2024, the total Bourton Village crimes were 320. The crime rate of Bourton Village in 2024 was 116.06 (year) or 9.67 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Cotswold.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bourton Village were around 196 crimes with yearly crime rate of 71.09 (year) or 5.92 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Cotswold.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cotswold)CrimesRank (Cotswold)CrimesRank (Cotswold)
St Michael's49 1685 1663 1
Northleach31 6495 3528 2
Watermoor32 5530 2486 3
Fosseridge39 2244 10307 5
The Beeches37 3329 5249 9
Campden & Vale34 4390 4352 4
Ermin15 13258 9285 6
Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South14 14299 7267 7
Moreton West25 7272 8258 8
Abbey25 8210 11240 10
The Ampneys & Hampton20 9177 14191 14
Blockley4 27184 13223 11
Chedworth & Churn Valley19 11190 12218 12
Chesterton17 12125 21113 18
Stow10 21149 18165 15
South Cerney Village14 15176 1598 22
Tetbury with Upton12 19174 16142 16
Grumbolds Ash with Avening13 16162 17114 17
Fairford North12 17130 1987 25
Tetbury Town12 18114 23112 20
Sandywell5 25127 20112 19
Moreton East10 2098 2581 27
The Rissingtons8 23118 2299 21
Bourton Vale9 2277 2676 28
Tetbury East & Rural5 2676 2797 23
Kemble8 24111 2495 24
Four Acres1 2957 2982 26
Siddington & Cerney Rural1 3171 2866 29
New Mills3 2849 3049 30
Stratton1 3042 3141 31

Bourton Village Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 202410
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
January 20256
December 20246
November 20243
October 20247
September 202420
August 20246
July 202410
June 202422
May 202412
April 202411

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20247
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
April 20244

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Bourton Village in March 2025

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

1. Chardwar Gardens (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Dikler Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Kings Meadow (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. The Orchard (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Melville (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. The Furrows (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Osprey Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Greystones Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. High Street (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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