What is the crime rate in Watermoor, Cotswold?

As of January 2026, the Watermoor ward has an annual crime rate of 61.93 per 1,000 residents with 52 total recorded incidents in the latest reporting period. This figure is sourced from Police.uk open data and normalised using ONS Census 2021 population estimates for the ward boundary area.

What is the most common crime in the Watermoor ward?

The most common crime in Watermoor is Violence & Sexual Offences with 22 incidents in January 2026, accounting for 42.3% of all crime in the ward. This data is sourced from Police.uk open data and covers all crimes recorded by the local police force within the Watermoor ward boundary.

WD22 Intelligence Updated January 2026Source: Gloucestershire Constabulary Police

Crime in Watermoor, Cotswold

Comprehensive safety analysis for Watermoor, localized within Cotswold. (Data using latest available police report)

Total Crimes

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Annual Crime Rate

61.93per 1k

trending_up +2.3% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

2,978

12-Month Crime Trend

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences22

Anti-social Behaviour11

Public Order6

Other Theft4

Shoplifting3

Criminal Damage & Arson2

Burglary2

Drug Offences1

Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Cricklade Road Map	Shoplifting: 3Violence and sexual offences: 2Public order: 1	6
On or near Bridge Close Map	Anti-social behaviour: 3Public order: 2	5
On or near Spire View Map	Violence and sexual offences: 4	4
On or near Querns Road Map	Anti-social behaviour: 2Other theft: 1	3
On or near Stepstairs Lane Map	Anti-social behaviour: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1	3
On or near City Bank Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near Petrol Station Map	Other theft: 2Public order: 1	3
On or near St Michaels Road Map	Burglary: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1	3
On or near Supermarket Map	Public order: 2	2
On or near Kingsmead Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2

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Local Rank

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Top 11%Riskiest

City Average

53.81per 1k

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Local Policing

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Local Priorities

Reducing the number of offences of anti-social behaviour incidents in Siddington.

Issued: 19 May 2026

Status Update

Reassurance and crime prevention offer to victims. Local team monitoring to ensure no repeat problems.
Police Constable Callum Morley-Blackwell is meeting residents.

Actioned: 19 May 2026

Local Policing team investigating reports of Class B drug (cannabis) dealing in and around the villages.

Issued: 19 May 2026

Status Update

Local officers working with local community for further intelligence to tackle the issue. Ongoing at this time.

Actioned: 19 May 2026

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