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

Bourton-on-the-Water’s crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents in September 2025 places it 59.5% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently low level of criminal activity compared to national trends. The area’s profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences (38.9% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (27.8%) and criminal damage and arson (16.7%). These patterns align with the area’s character as a historic, tourist-focused town within the Cotswolds, where seasonal factors such as the return of students and the onset of cooler weather may influence crime dynamics. The rise in violence and sexual offences—though still significantly below the UK average—could be linked to the area’s proximity to educational institutions and the influx of visitors during the freshers’ period. Meanwhile, the sharp decline in other theft (50% reduction) may reflect heightened awareness or seasonal lulls in activity. Anti-social behaviour, which remains 32% below the UK average, may be driven by local community interactions and the town’s relatively small population, which can amplify the visibility of such incidents. The overall low crime rate underscores Bourton-on-the-Water’s status as a safe, low-density area, though the interplay between tourism, seasonal transitions, and local demographics will likely continue to shape future patterns.

September 2025 saw notable fluctuations in crime types, with public order offences doubling from one to two incidents, a 100% increase. This rise, coupled with a 66.7% surge in anti-social behaviour, suggests a shift in local dynamics. Violence and sexual offences also rose by 16.7%, though they remain 53% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Conversely, other theft fell by 50%, from two to one incident, indicating a possible reduction in opportunistic crime. The breakdown reveals that property crimes (4 incidents) accounted for 22.2% of total crimes, while violent crimes (7) dominated at 38.9%. This contrast highlights a balance between property-related and personal safety concerns. For residents, the decrease in other theft—such as bicycle theft or minor thefts—may signal improved security measures or seasonal factors, such as reduced foot traffic during the transition from summer to autumn.

Bourton-on-the-Water’s crime rate in September 2025 stood at 3.0 per 1,000 residents, marking a 21.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.9. This decline aligns with broader seasonal trends, as the area transitions from summer tourist activity to the quieter rhythms of late autumn. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of one crime per day over the month, reflecting a low but consistent level of activity. When viewed through the lens of population, the monthly exposure figure reveals that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 330 residents. This ratio is particularly meaningful for local residents, as it contextualises the likelihood of encountering crime within the community. While the overall rate remains well below the UK average, the shift in crime types—particularly the rise in anti-social behaviour and public order offences—suggests a need to monitor how local dynamics, such as the return of students to nearby educational institutions, may influence patterns. The population-scaled perspective further underscores the area’s relative safety, with fewer incidents per capita than the national average, though specific categories like violence and sexual offences show notable variance.