Crime Rate in Watermoor: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Watermoor

The total recorded crimes in Watermoor, Cotswold, UK in May 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Watermoor crime rate of 5.67 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 Watermoor, encompassing approximately 7,577 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-34.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Watermoor Crime Hotspots

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

  • Trinity Road with total crimes: 3
  • Melmore Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Stepstairs Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Watermoor?

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

  • Relative to Cotswold:

    • In 2024, Watermoor reported a higher crime volume than the Cotswold average, with 530 crimes compared to 208. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Watermoor witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 30 other areas in the Cotswold.

    • In 2023, Watermoor experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cotswold average, with 486 crimes compared to 197. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Watermoor witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 30 other areas in the Cotswold.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Watermoor Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Watermoor has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 5.67 ranking 2th out of 30 in the Cotswold, UK

In 2024, the total Watermoor crimes were 530. The crime rate of Watermoor in 2024 was 69.95 (year) or 5.83 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Cotswold.

In 2023, the total crimes in Watermoor were around 486 crimes with yearly crime rate of 64.14 (year) or 5.34 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Cotswold.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Watermoor)CrimesRank (Watermoor)CrimesRank (Watermoor)
St Michael's57 1685 1663 1
Northleach21 10495 3528 2
Campden & Vale37 3390 4352 4
The Beeches36 4329 5249 9
Fosseridge31 6244 10307 5
Bourton Village35 5320 6196 13
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

Watermoor Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20254
February 202511
January 202516
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20247
August 202414
July 20247
June 202422
May 202413

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20247
July 20241
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202523
March 202512
February 202515
January 202517
December 20246
November 202414
October 202417
September 202414
August 202419
July 202413
June 202420
May 202415

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20247
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 202420
May 20242

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Watermoor in May 2025

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

1. Trinity Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Melmore Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Stepstairs Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Fairfax Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Meadow Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. St Michaels Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lavender Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Spratsgate Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
9. Southmead (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1

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