Crime Rate in Bourton Village: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bourton Village

The total recorded crimes in Bourton Village, Cotswold, UK in May 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bourton Village crime rate of 12.69 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 May were:

  • Other crime: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Bourton Village Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chardwar Gardens with total crimes: 8
  • High Street with total crimes: 5
  • Beddome Way with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Cotswold.

    • 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 areas in the Cotswold.

  • 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 May 2025 the Bourton Village has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 12.69 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bourton Village)CrimesRank (Bourton Village)CrimesRank (Bourton Village)
St Michael's57 1685 1663 1
Northleach21 10495 3528 2
Watermoor43 2530 2486 3
Campden & Vale37 3390 4352 4
The Beeches36 4329 5249 9
Fosseridge31 6244 10307 5
Ermin18 14258 9285 6
Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South22 9299 7267 7
Moreton West30 7272 8258 8
Abbey23 8210 11240 10
Blockley12 19184 13223 11
Stow20 11149 18165 15
Chedworth & Churn Valley12 20190 12218 12
Tetbury with Upton19 12174 16142 16
The Rissingtons19 13118 2299 21
The Ampneys & Hampton9 22177 14191 14
South Cerney Village5 27176 1598 22
Chesterton18 15125 21113 18
Moreton East15 1698 2581 27
Grumbolds Ash with Avening14 18162 17114 17
Tetbury Town15 17114 23112 20
Sandywell8 23127 20112 19
Fairford North8 24130 1987 25
Kemble11 21111 2495 24
Tetbury East & Rural8 2576 2797 23
Four Acres5 2857 2982 26
Bourton Vale3 2977 2676 28
Stratton5 2642 3141 31
Siddington & Cerney RuralNA NA71 2866 29
New Mills2 3049 3049 30

Bourton Village Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Other crime dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 20256
February 20258
January 20256
December 20246
November 20243
October 20247
September 202420
August 20246
July 202410
June 202422
May 202412

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20243
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 202410
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
December 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Chardwar Gardens (Map)
Total8
Other crime6
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. High Street (Map)
Total5
Other crime4
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Beddome Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
4. Kings Meadow (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. The Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Victoria Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Bourton Link (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Meadow Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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