The question of how Willersey’s crime rate compares to other villages in the Cotswolds is a valid one, and the data paints a reassuring picture. Willersey, classified as a Built-Up Area (BUA) within the Cotswold district and home to a population of 1654, exhibits a crime rate of 36.3 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is significantly lower than the United Kingdom’s average crime rate, which stands at 91.6 per 1,000.
To provide further context, let's examine nearby areas. Broadway has a crime rate of 71.6 per 1,000 residents, a considerable increase compared to Willersey. Astonishingly, both Weston-sub-Edge and Childswickham report a crime rate of 0.0 per 1,000 residents. Wickhamford also reports 0.0 per 1,000 residents. These figures highlight just how comparatively low Willersey’s crime rate is within the immediate vicinity.
Beyond the raw crime rate figures, Willersey’s safety score of 92 out of 100 further reinforces its reputation as a safe place to live. The UK average safety score is 79, demonstrating that Willersey performs considerably better. This score likely reflects a combination of factors, including the low reported crime rate, community cohesion, and perhaps the presence of active neighbourhood watch schemes (although this data is not available).
It is important to remember that crime statistics represent reported incidents, and do not necessarily capture the full picture of safety and security within a community. Nevertheless, the available data strongly suggests that Willersey is a significantly safer place than both the UK average and many of its neighbouring villages. The extremely low crime rates in Weston-sub-Edge, Childswickham, and Wickhamford, while impressive, should not overshadow Willersey's own commendable performance.