Crime Rate in Stow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stow

The total recorded crimes in Stow, Cotswold, UK in March 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stow crime rate of 6.43 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 Stow, encompassing approximately 1,554 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
Stow Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sterling Close with total crimes: 4
  • Wraggs Row with total crimes: 2
  • King Georges Field with total crimes: 1

How safe is Stow?

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

  • Relative to Cotswold:

    • In 2024, Stow demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cotswold average, with 149 crimes compared to 208.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Stow recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 30 other cities.

    • In 2023, Stow had fewer crimes than the Cotswold average, with 165 crimes compared to 197. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Stow witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 30 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Stow Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Stow has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 6.43 ranking 21th out of 30 in the Cotswold, UK

In 2024, the total Stow crimes were 149. The crime rate of Stow in 2024 was 118.40 (year) or 9.87 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Cotswold.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stow were around 165 crimes with yearly crime rate of 106.17 (year) or 8.85 (month) ranking 15 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
Bourton Village20 10320 6196 13
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
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

Stow 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 Possession of weapons showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

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

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 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, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20248
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 202412
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
October 20245
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
May 20247
April 20245

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20242
July 20243
May 20245
April 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Stow in March 2025

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

1. Sterling Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Wraggs Row (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. King Georges Field (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
4. Eastview Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Griffin Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
6. Fosse Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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