Bourton-on-the-Water Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bourton-on-the-Water’s November 2024 crime profile was characterised by a starkly low overall rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents—75% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This figure places the built-up area within the Cotswold in a category of its own, where crime remains a rarity compared to the national picture. The breakdown of incidents reveals a balanced distribution, with violence and sexual offences (3 cases), burglary (3 cases), and vehicle crime (3 cases) each accounting for 27.3% of total crimes. This even spread contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically dominate. Seasonal factors likely played a role, as November’s short evenings and events like Bonfire Night may have influenced patterns of behaviour. The area’s low crime rate is consistent with its rural character and the presence of historic properties that may deter certain types of offences. However, the 61% above-average burglary rate suggests that targeted property crime remains a local concern, linked to the concentration of valuable historic homes in the built-up area. The overall profile illustrates a place where safety is the norm, but vigilance around property security remains necessary.

The most striking month-on-month change in November 2024 was the 100% increase in drug-related crimes, which rose from zero to one incident. This spike, though small in absolute terms, contrasts with the 50% rise in burglary cases, which moved from two to three incidents. Both increases occurred against a backdrop of significant declines in other categories: public order offences fell by 66.7% (from three to one), and violence and sexual offences dropped by 57.1% (from seven to three). These shifts highlight a combination of seasonal factors, with Bonfire Night and dark evenings potentially influencing both the rise in drug-related incidents and the drop in public order crimes. The area’s burglary rate of 0.5 per 1,000 residents is 61% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, a discrepancy that may reflect the concentration of historic properties in the built-up area. Residents might find the 75% reduction in violent crime from the previous month particularly reassuring, as it aligns with the area’s reputation for safety.

Bourton-on-the-Water’s November 2024 crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents marks a 63.4% drop from the previous month’s rate of 5.1 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the area’s consistently low crime profile, which has remained 75% below the UK average for years. Daily crime statistics show an average of 0 reported crimes per day over November, reflecting the small population and rural character of the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 539 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this Cotswold village. While the population of 5,933 residents means each individual’s risk is minimal, the contrast with the UK average highlights the unique safety dynamics of this historic settlement. The monthly exposure rate also contextualises the rarity of crime in a place where tourism and quiet rural living likely contribute to a lower baseline of incidents.