Bourton-on-the-Water Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bourton-on-the-Water’s crime rate in July 2025 stood at 2.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 66.3% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area’s consistently low crime profile, a characteristic aligned with its status as a historic village within the Cotswold region. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 47.1% of the total 17 crimes recorded. This category, at 1.4 per 1,000, remains 54% below the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour followed, making up 35.3% of incidents, with a rate of 1.0 per 1,000 — 35% below the national average. The seasonal context of July — a peak period for tourism, festivals, and outdoor events — typically increases the risk of public order offences and anti-social behaviour. However, the localised impact of these factors appears mitigated by the area’s small population and strong community oversight. The low levels of property crime, with only one reported incident, further highlight the area’s unique characteristics. Unlike urban centres where retail theft and vehicle crime are common, Bourton-on-the-Water’s built-up area lacks the infrastructure that often drives such offences. The combination of tourism-driven activity and the village’s inherent security — such as limited commercial zones and a close-knit community — likely contributes to this outcome. While the month saw a slight increase in anti-social behaviour, the overall trend of declining crime rates since June suggests a stable and possibly improving security environment.

July 2025 saw a significant 75% reduction in 'other theft' crimes, which fell from 4 to 1. This sharp decline contrasts with the 20% increase in anti-social behaviour, which rose from 5 to 6. The category of 'violence and sexual offences' also dropped by 11.1%, from 9 to 8, despite July being a peak season for tourism and outdoor events. This category remains 54% below the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000, a trend that may reflect the area's low population density and strong community policing. Anti-social behaviour, though up by 20%, still sits 35% below the UK average of 1.6 per 1,000, suggesting that local interventions or the transient nature of visitors may temper its impact. The drop in other theft — typically associated with retail or residential areas — could indicate heightened security measures or fewer opportunities for such crimes during the summer months.

Bourton-on-the-Water's crime rate in July 2025 fell to 2.9 per 1,000 residents, a 43.3% decline from 5.1 per 1,000 in June. This marks the lowest monthly rate recorded in the area over the past year, consistent with the region's generally low crime profile. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported each day in July, reflecting the small population of 5,933. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 349 residents, a figure that contextualises the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. While the UK average crime rate remains significantly higher at 8.6 per 1,000, the localised nature of Bourton-on-the-Water’s crime pattern — heavily influenced by tourism and seasonal activity — means direct comparisons to national figures are limited. The population density, combined with the area’s rural-urban hybrid character, likely contributes to the sustained low crime rates despite the influx of visitors during peak summer months.