Tetbury Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Tetbury's crime rate in May 2023 stood at 3.3 per 1,000 residents — a figure that is 58.8% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area's consistent safety profile, though the month revealed some unexpected shifts in crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences emerged as the most common crime type, accounting for 34.8% of total incidents. This category is 57% below the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect Tetbury's small population and rural character, where violent crime is naturally less frequent. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 30.4% of reported crimes — a rate 25% below the national average. The low prevalence of these crimes aligns with the Cotswolds' reputation as a tranquil region, though the absence of significant public spaces or high-density housing may further limit opportunities for such incidents. Seasonal factors appear to have played a role in shaping May's crime profile, with longer evenings and bank holidays likely contributing to increased socialising and outdoor activity. These conditions may partly explain the rise in criminal damage and arson cases, though the overall rate remains well within normal parameters for the area. The data suggests a community where crime is rare but not entirely absent, with local conditions and seasonal rhythms influencing patterns more than national averages.

The most striking anomaly in May's crime data was the doubling of burglary cases, which rose from zero to four — a 100% increase. This marked departure from Tetbury's usual crime patterns, where property crimes typically remain minimal. Violent crimes also accounted for 34.8% of total incidents, a figure that is 57% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime, saw a 12.5% decrease from April, a shift that may reflect seasonal changes in social activity. The sharp rise in criminal damage and arson — from one to two incidents — and the emergence of public order offences as a new category in May further illustrate the month's unusual dynamics. These spikes occurred despite the overall crime rate remaining well below the UK average, suggesting that local factors rather than broad trends influenced May's figures.

Tetbury's crime rate in May 2023 rose slightly to 3.3 per 1,000 residents from 3.2 per 1,000 in April, marking a 4.4% increase. This small upward trend contrasts with the area's consistently low crime profile compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, Tetbury experienced approximately one crime per day in May, a figure that may seem high in absolute terms but remains exceptionally low for a rural built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 299 residents — a monthly exposure rate that underscores the rarity of criminal activity in this part of the Cotswolds. When scaled to the local population of 6,880, this equates to a crime rate that is 58.8% below the UK average, highlighting Tetbury's position as a significantly safer area than the national benchmark. The population context further reinforces that even minor fluctuations in crime numbers have limited impact on residents' day-to-day safety.