Tetbury Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Tetbury's crime profile in October 2024, making up 50% of all reported crimes. At 4.9 crimes per 1,000 residents, this is 39.5% below the UK average of 8.1, reflecting a consistently lower crime environment compared to national trends. The area's character as a market town within the Cotswold region likely contributes to this pattern, with its mix of historic architecture, tourist footfall, and community-focused infrastructure. While property crimes remain a concern (11.8% of total), violent offences significantly outpace other categories, a trend consistent with smaller, close-knit communities where interpersonal conflicts may be more visible. Seasonal factors in October—darker evenings following the clocks' reversal and the approach of Halloween—may influence patterns of antisocial behaviour and alcohol-related incidents, though no direct correlation is evident in the data. Anti-social behaviour accounts for 14.7% of reported crimes, a figure 46% below the UK average, suggesting local efforts in community engagement or policing may be effective. The relatively low rate of burglary (0.6 per 1,000) is notable, though it remains 82% above the UK average for this category, indicating a specific vulnerability in property crime prevention that warrants further analysis.

October 2024 saw sharp increases in shoplifting and other crime, both rising by 100% from zero to one incident each—a significant shift in crime mix. Other theft also doubled, rising from one to two cases, though this remains below the UK average for this category. Conversely, public order offences dropped by 75% (from four to one), and criminal damage and arson fell by 57.1% (from seven to three), suggesting a possible seasonal dip in alcohol-fuelled disturbances. Violence and sexual offences, at 2.5 per 1,000, remain 6% below the UK average for this category, a consistent trend that may reflect Tetbury's low population density and community-focused policing strategies. The burglary rate, while 82% above the UK average, has decreased by 20% from the previous month, indicating some progress in addressing this specific issue. Residents may find the 100% increase in shoplifting noteworthy, as it highlights a new vulnerability in retail security despite the area's overall low crime profile.

Tetbury's crime rate rose by 2.9% in October 2024 compared to the previous month's 4.8 per 1,000.5% below the UK average. Locally, this translates to roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, or one reported crime for every 202 residents over the course of the month. When scaled to the population of 6,880, this monthly exposure highlights the rarity of crime in the area, with the average resident having a 1-in-202 chance of being directly affected by a reported incident. This figure, while small, underscores the need for continued vigilance in maintaining Tetbury's low crime environment. The previous month's rate was nearly identical (4.8 vs 4.9), suggesting stability in the broader trend despite the spikes in specific categories. The daily crime count provides a tangible reference for residents: in a typical day, the likelihood of a crime occurring in Tetbury is minimal, though the recent increases in shoplifting and other crime demonstrate that no area is entirely immune to fluctuations. This comparison to the previous month and the UK average reinforces Tetbury's position as a relatively safe built-up area within the Cotswold region.