Tetbury Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Tetbury's crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents in July 2024 placed it 65.5% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently low-crime profile for this built-up area within the Cotswolds. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40% of all crimes, followed by vehicle crime (10%) and criminal damage and arson (10%). This distribution contrasts with UK averages, where violence and sexual offences are 58% higher, and vehicle crime is 35% higher. The seasonal context of July—peak tourism, school holidays, and outdoor events—likely influenced crime patterns, though Tetbury's data shows minimal spikes in theft or public order offences typically associated with tourist-heavy months. The area's character as a historic, low-density built-up area within a rural region may contribute to its lower crime rates, with limited commercial density reducing opportunities for shoplifting or vehicle crime. The absence of significant increases in anti-social behaviour or burglary compared to the UK average suggests that local policing and community engagement efforts are effective in mitigating risks. The 71% gap between Tetbury's shoplifting rate and the UK average further highlights how the area's retail landscape, likely smaller and less concentrated than urban centres, limits opportunities for such crimes. This month's data reinforces Tetbury's position as a safe, low-crime community, with crime rates that remain well below national benchmarks despite the seasonal influx of visitors.

July 2024 saw a 100.0% increase in vehicle crime, burglary, and 'other crime' compared to June, though these categories remain significantly below UK averages. Violence and sexual offences, which made up 40% of all crimes, were 58% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. Shoplifting and public order offences both fell by 50.0% month-on-month, reflecting a shift in crime mix towards property-related incidents. The 71% gap between Tetbury's shoplifting rate and the UK average illustrates how retail crime in this area remains a minor concern compared to national trends. These fluctuations align with seasonal patterns, as Tetbury's tourism peak in July likely draws more foot traffic to local businesses, potentially influencing crime dynamics.

Tetbury's crime rate in July 2024 stood at 2.9 per 1,000 residents, marking a 23.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.8 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, where the national average hovers at 8.4 per 1,000. Over the course of July, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 344 residents, a statistic that contextualises the low frequency of incidents within the local population. Daily crime data reveals that, on average, one crime was reported per day in Tetbury during the month, a figure that underscores the area's consistent safety record compared to broader UK trends. The population-scaled perspective further highlights how Tetbury's crime profile diverges from national patterns, with its low rates reflecting a combination of community cohesion, effective policing, and the area's character as a historic, low-density built-up area within the Cotswolds.