Tetbury Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Tetbury’s September 2024 crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents places the area 37.7% below the UK average of 7.7, reflecting a consistently low crime profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 30.3% of all reported crimes, with 10 incidents — a figure 43% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This category, however, showed no significant month-on-month change. Criminal damage and arson, at seven cases (21.2% of total), and burglary, at five cases (15.2%), dominated the breakdown, both exceeding the UK average by 79% and 126% respectively. The seasonal context of September — back-to-school activity and the start of university term — may have influenced patterns. Anti-social behaviour (five cases) and public order offences (four cases) also contributed to the mix, with the latter showing a 7% increase above the UK average. The area’s rural character, combined with its status as a built-up section within the Cotswolds, likely contributes to the balance between low overall rates and spikes in specific categories. While property crime rates are higher than the UK average, the absence of major violent or sexual offences compared to other parts of the UK underscores Tetbury’s generally safe environment.

September 2024 saw three crime categories surge by over 300% compared to August. Criminal damage and arson jumped from one to seven incidents, a 600% increase, marking the most significant month-on-month shift. Burglary also rose sharply, from one to five cases — a 400% jump — while public order offences increased by 300% (from one to four). These spikes contrast with violence and sexual offences, which remained stable at 10 incidents (30.3% of total crimes) — 43% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, at five cases, fell 40% below the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000. The surge in property-related crimes may partly reflect seasonal factors, such as the start of the academic year, though no direct link to local events is confirmed. Residents may find the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson particularly noteworthy, as it far exceeds the UK average for this category by 79%.

Tetbury’s crime rate in September 2024 rose by 57.4% compared to August’s 3.1 per 1,000, marking the highest monthly increase in the past year. This shift brings the current rate to 4.8 per 1,000, still 37.7% below the UK average of 7.7. On a daily basis, Tetbury recorded approximately one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that reflects the area’s generally low crime profile. When scaled to the local population of 6,880, this translates to one reported crime for every 208 residents over the month — a statistic that, while showing a rise, remains far below the UK’s broader context. The increase appears concentrated in specific categories, with criminal damage and arson, burglary, and public order offences surging. These shifts suggest localized factors, such as seasonal transitions or community events, may have influenced activity levels from the data alone.