Bourton-on-the-Water Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

April 2023 saw Bourton-on-the-Water maintain its position as one of the UK’s safest areas, with a crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents—68% below the national average of 7.5 per 1,000. The area’s crime profile remained dominated by violent offences, which accounted for 64.3% of total incidents (nine cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (14.3%, two cases) and other theft (7.1%, one case). This pattern, while consistent with the area’s low overall crime levels, highlights a concerning rise in violence and anti-social behaviour during the Easter period. The increase in violent crimes, though modest (12.5% month-on-month), may be partly explained by the influx of visitors and extended daylight hours associated with spring. Anti-social behaviour, which surged by 100% compared to March, likely reflects the social dynamics of a small community during peak seasonal activity. These trends, while not statistically significant in isolation, underscore the need for vigilance in public spaces, particularly during holidays. The area’s property crime rate (0.7 per 1,000) remains lower than the UK average, with burglary and criminal damage both below national benchmarks. However, the absence of a clear seasonal pattern in property crime suggests that the area’s rural character and limited commercial activity may contribute to its consistent safety record. Residents should remain aware of the recent uptick in violent and anti-social incidents, which, though rare, require attention in the context of the area’s unique demographic and seasonal rhythms.

April 2023 brought a sharp 100% rise in anti-social behaviour, with two incidents reported compared to none in March—a significant spike in a typically quiet area. Concurrently, other theft cases also doubled, with one incident recorded after none in the prior month. These increases contrast with a 50% decrease in burglary, which fell from two to one case. Violent crimes, though still below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), rose by 12.5% (from eight to nine), a trend consistent with the Easter period and increased outdoor activity. The area’s violent crime rate (1.5 per 1,000) remains 42% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (0.3 per 1,000) is 75% below the national figure. Residents should remain vigilant in public spaces, particularly during peak Easter weekends when foot traffic and community events may contribute to heightened incidents.

Bourton-on-the-Water’s crime rate in April 2023 (2.4 per 1,000 residents) marked a slight decline from the previous month’s rate of 2.5 per 1,000, reflecting a 6.7% reduction. This decrease, though modest, aligns with the area’s historically low crime profile compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately zero crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. However, the monthly exposure metric reveals that one crime occurred for every 424 residents during April—a statistic that, while low, highlights the potential for isolated incidents to stand out in a small community. When contextualised against the area’s population of 5,933, this suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime directly, though the month’s data shows specific shifts in crime types that warrant attention.