Tetbury Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Tetbury’s crime profile in October 2023, accounting for 46.7% of all reported crimes. This category, at 2.0 per 1,000 residents, is 26% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. The area’s overall crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000—45% below the UK average of 8.0—suggests a relatively safe environment despite seasonal factors. The shift in daylight hours during October, with clocks going back and shorter evenings, may contribute to increased visibility of violent incidents in public spaces. However, the proportion of violent crimes (46.7%) compared to property crimes (36.7%) indicates a distinct pattern: while theft and burglary are present, personal safety remains a primary concern. This aligns with Tetbury’s character as a historic market town within the Cotswold region, where community interactions and local events may influence crime dynamics. The low rates of vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.2 per 1,000) suggest that commercial areas are not the primary focus of criminal activity, contrasting with larger urban centres where retail crime is more prevalent. Seasonal context, including Halloween, may have temporarily elevated concerns around public order, though reported incidents remained below UK averages. The data reflects a balance between local demographics—likely older, lower-density populations—and the seasonal rhythms of a rural area, where crime is more concentrated in interpersonal conflicts than in property-related offences.

October 2023 saw notable shifts in Tetbury’s crime mix, with possession of weapons rising by 100% (from 0 to 1 incident) and other theft and vehicle crime each doubling (from 0 to 2). These increases, though small in absolute terms, highlight emerging patterns that may warrant local attention. Conversely, public order offences fell by 33.3% (from 6 to 4), possibly reflecting reduced activity during the transition to darker evenings. The balance between violent and property crimes remained skewed, with violence and sexual offences making up nearly half of all reports (14 out of 30). This contrasts sharply with the UK average, where such offences account for 26% of total crime. Tetbury’s criminal damage and arson rate (0.4 per 1,000) is 37% below the UK average, a trend consistent with the area’s low population density and limited industrial activity. For residents, the most immediate insight is the 45% gap between Tetbury’s overall crime rate (4.4 per 1,000) and the UK average (8.0 per 1,000), suggesting that local policing strategies and community cohesion may be contributing to sustained safety levels despite seasonal challenges.

Tetbury’s crime rate in October 2023 rose by 36.3% compared to September’s 3.2 per 1,000, though it remains significantly lower than the UK average. Over the 31-day period, the area recorded an average of 1 crime per day—equivalent to a 1-in-229 resident exposure rate over the month. This monthly figure, while modest, reflects a slight uptick in incidents, particularly in violent crime and weapons possession. When scaled to population size (6,880 residents), the daily crime count translates to a manageable burden for local services, contrasting with larger urban areas where daily crime rates often exceed 10 per 1,000. The 45% gap between Tetbury’s rate and the UK average underscores the effectiveness of local crime prevention measures. increase from September raises questions about whether temporary factors—such as Halloween or seasonal transitions—may have temporarily influenced reporting patterns. Residents should note that while the overall rate is low, the rise in weapons-related offences (now 0.2 per 1,000) indicates a need for continued vigilance in community safety initiatives. This context helps frame the data as a snapshot of a generally secure area, with localized challenges requiring targeted attention.