Crime is increasing and MODERATE in Stow-on-the-Wold
Stow-on-the-Wold reports a crime rate of 80.8 per 1,000 and a good safety score of 82/100, safer than the UK average. Crime is increasing year-on-year.
Stow-on-the-Wold's crime rate is significantly lower than UK average
Based on population of 1,917 over 12 months
Data last updated: September 2025. Source: Police.uk, ONS, Home Office.
| Overall Crime Rate | 80.9 per 1,000 people |
|---|---|
| Property Crime Rate | 31.3 per 1,000 people |
| UK Average Crime Rate | 93.4 per 1,000 people |
| UK Average Property Crime Rate | 33.2 per 1,000 people |
| Safety Score | 82 out of 100 |
| Population | 1,917 |
| Trend | increasing |
| Comparison | significantly lower than UK average |
| Crime Type | Total Count | Per 1,000 People | Percentage of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 23.5 | 29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 18.3 | 23% |
| Burglary | 18 | 9.4 | 12% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 6.3 | 8% |
| Other theft | 12 | 6.3 | 8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 5.7 | 7% |
| Public order | 8 | 4.2 | 5% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 3.6 | 5% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.6 | 2% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.6 | 2% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.5 | 1% |
Stow-on-the-Wold reports an overall crime rate of 80.8 per 1,000 residents annually, indicating a safer environment compared to the national average of 93.4 per 1,000. With a safety score of 82/100, which is above the UK average of 78/100, Stow-on-the-Wold is considered a safe area. Recent trends show a concerning direction, with a 15.7% increase in the crime rate year-over-year, suggesting a need for continued vigilance in local safety efforts.
Stow-on-the-Wold has a relatively good safety score compared to the UK average (78).
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Protect Against These ThreatsIn Stow-on-the-Wold, the most significant crime types are Violence and sexual offences, Anti-social behaviour, and Burglary. Violence and sexual offences constitute 29.0% of all crimes, with a rate of 23.5 per 1,000 residents. Anti-social behaviour follows, making up 22.6% of crimes at 18.3 per 1,000, while Burglary represents 11.6% at 9.4 per 1,000. The overall property-related crime rate, which includes burglary, theft, and vehicle crime, stands at 31.3 per 1,000 residents. This figure is close to the UK average of 33.2 per 1,000, suggesting that residents and businesses in Stow-on-the-Wold face a moderate risk for these types of offences compared to many other areas.
Stow-on-the-Wold has a 13.4% lower crime rate than the UK average.
Stow-on-the-Wold has experienced a notable increase in its crime rate, with a 15.7% rise year-over-year. Examining the monthly data, crime rates per 1,000 residents have shown an upward trend in recent months. While there were lower rates earlier in the period, such as December 2024 (2.6) and November 2024 (4.7), there has been a significant increase towards May (10.4), July (8.4) and August (8.4) 2025. The most recent data for September 2025 shows a rate of 4.7 per 1,000. This increasing trend suggests that residents should remain vigilant regarding local safety.
Understanding peak crime times helps you stay vigilant and secure your property when it matters most.
Simulated Data
This heatmap shows estimated crime patterns based on Stow-on-the-Wold's crime statistics, crime type distribution, and general knowledge of when different crimes typically occur. This is not real historical data for specific times.
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Different crimes occur at different times. This breakdown shows which crime types dominate each time period.
6am - 12pm
Morning experiences high theft (42%) and burglary (31%), impacting early hours.
12pm - 6pm
Afternoon is dominated by burglary (45%) and theft (39%), likely during busy periods.
6pm - 12am
Evening hours show high burglary (46%) and some theft activity after dark.
12am - 6am
Night is dominated by burglary (54%), targeting unattended properties.
These crime patterns are estimated using the Crime Survey for England and Wales (ONS) time-of-day data, weighted by Stow-on-the-Wold's specific crime type distribution from Police.uk. This is not real historical data for specific times in Stow-on-the-Wold, but a model-generated estimate based on the area's crime composition and national timing patterns.
Crime patterns in Stow-on-the-Wold show distinct variations throughout the day. Morning hours (6am-12pm) are significantly affected by theft (42%) and burglary (31%). In the afternoon (12pm-6pm), burglary dominates at 45%, with theft also prevalent at 39%. Evening hours (6pm-12am) see a notable shift, with burglary still dominating (46%), alongside reduced theft and some vehicle crime. During the night (12am-6am), burglary becomes the most prevalent at 54%, indicating a strong focus on unattended properties after dark.
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How quickly do police respond to emergencies?
Emergency 999 calls requiring immediate attendance — crimes in progress, threat to life, or serious injury.
Serious incidents needing prompt response but no immediate threat to life — recent crimes, vulnerable victims.
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The average burglary takes just 8-10 minutes. Even when police respond quickly, burglars are often gone before anyone arrives.
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When comparing Stow-on-the-Wold to its immediate neighbours, its crime rate provides important regional context. Stow-on-the-Wold's overall crime rate of 80.8 per 1,000 is typically higher than that of more rural settlements like Broadwell, Upper Oddington, and Longborough. It is also comparable to Bourton-on-the-Water, though slightly higher. This highlights Stow-on-the-Wold as a more active area, where a moderate crime rate, though still below the UK average, is to be expected due to its size and amenities. Despite the increase, it remains a relatively safe area.
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How we source and verify crime information for Stow-on-the-Wold
The crime rate represents the number of recorded incidents per thousand residents in Stow-on-the-Wold. This approach ensures fair comparison regardless of area population size.
All statistics come from official government sources: Police.uk provides recorded crime data while the Office for National Statistics supplies population figures. We aggregate data at multiple geographic levels for context.
Crimes per 1k residents = (Total incidents ÷ Population) × 1,000
Our statistics derive entirely from UK government databases:
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Last updated: September 2025
New data is released by Police.uk approximately every two months
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