Tetbury Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Tetbury's December 2023 crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents marked a significant departure from the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000, placing the area 47.2% below the national benchmark. This stark contrast underscores the town's relatively safe environment, a characteristic consistent with its position as a built-up area within the Cotswold region. The breakdown of crime types revealed a surprising focus on violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53.9% of all incidents (14 cases). This category, while lower than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (24% below), challenges the assumption that rural or semi-rural areas would see fewer violent crimes. Other notable trends included shoplifting (11.5% of total crimes) and criminal damage and arson (11.5%), both of which remained well below UK averages. The seasonal context of December—characterised by dark evenings, Christmas shopping, and empty homes over holidays—likely contributed to these patterns. For instance, the spike in 'other theft' could be linked to increased foot traffic in retail areas, while the drop in criminal damage may reflect reduced opportunities during the festive season. Tetbury's low overall crime rate, combined with its specific focus on violent offences, paints a nuanced picture of a community where local factors, such as the presence of a university or tourist infrastructure, may influence crime dynamics. However, the absence of data on specific organisational initiatives or demographic shifts means these hypotheses remain speculative. The month's crime profile, while generally positive, highlights the need for targeted measures to address the disproportionate share of violent incidents.

December 2023 witnessed a 100% increase in 'other theft' and 'other crime' categories, with incidents rising from zero to two in both cases. This spike contrasts sharply with a 76.9% drop in criminal damage and arson, which fell from 13 to 3. Anti-social behaviour also declined by 60%, from five to two incidents. The breakdown of crime types reveals a striking disparity: violence and sexual offences (14 cases) made up 53.9% of all crimes, significantly below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (24% lower). Meanwhile, 'other crime' exceeded the UK average by 150%, though these incidents remain a small portion of the overall total. Residents may find the 100% increase in 'other theft' particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a sudden shift in crime patterns that could relate to seasonal factors like holiday shopping or increased home occupancy.

Tetbury's crime rate in December 2023 stood at 3.8 per 1,000 residents, a 43.5% decline from the previous month's rate of 6.7 per 1,000. This drop reflects a broader trend of reduced criminal activity, though seasonal factors may have played a role. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 265 residents, illustrating the low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. Daily, the average number of crimes reported was approximately one per day, a figure that aligns with Tetbury's overall safety profile compared to other UK towns. The population-scaled perspective reveals that even with the 14 violent crimes recorded, these incidents were spread across 6,880 residents, translating to a relatively low monthly exposure rate. This context underscores the effectiveness of local crime prevention efforts, though the sharp increase in 'other theft' and 'other crime' categories warrants further scrutiny.