Cotswold Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Cotswold's crime rate in June 2023 remained 40% below the UK average, reflecting a persistent trend of lower-than-national crime levels in this largely rural district. With a total of 463 crimes recorded across 91,661 residents, the area's crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents highlights a consistent pattern of subdued criminal activity. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 38.9% of all reported incidents—nearly 32% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 17.7% of crimes and remaining 39% below the national rate. These figures suggest a community where public order issues and personal violence are relatively contained compared to the broader UK context. Seasonal factors may play a role in these patterns, as June marks the beginning of summer tourism in Cotswold's rural and historic sites. While the longer days and increased visitor numbers might typically correlate with higher crime rates in some areas, Cotswold's data indicates the opposite, pointing to potential community resilience or effective local policing strategies. The breakdown of crimes also reveals a mix of property and violent offences, with criminal damage and arson rising by 44.4% compared to May. This increase, from 27 to 39 incidents, could be linked to seasonal maintenance activities or other factors tied to the area's character as a district with a strong connection to its natural and built environment. Overall, the data illustrates a region where crime remains lower than the UK average, though localized fluctuations in specific categories continue to warrant attention.

June 2023 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with robbery increasing by 100% compared to the previous month. This jump, from one to two incidents, may reflect seasonal shifts or localized events. Conversely, vehicle crime fell sharply by 59.5%, dropping from 42 to 17 incidents, potentially linked to summer weather patterns or changes in local activity. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark contrast to UK averages, with anti-social behaviour in Cotswold at 39% below the national rate and burglary 25% above. This divergence highlights the area's distinct profile, where property crimes are slightly overrepresented but violent offences remain significantly lower than the UK average. For residents, the 100% drop in theft from the person—down from three to one incident—offers a tangible example of how specific crime trends can shift rapidly within a single month.

Cotswold's crime rate in June 2023 remained stable compared to May, rising by just 1.8% to 5.1 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests no major shifts in crime patterns over the past month, though localized fluctuations in specific categories warrant closer attention. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 15 crimes per day, a figure that contextualizes the overall rate within the rhythm of local life. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 198 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents in this area. When compared to the UK average, Cotswold's population-scaled perspective reveals a strikingly lower burden of crime, with its rate 40% below the national figure. This contrast underscores the area's unique characteristics, whether due to its rural landscape, community dynamics, or other factors that may contribute to lower crime levels.