Tetbury Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Tetbury’s December 2025 crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents — 52.9% below the UK average — underscores the area’s status as a relatively safe built-up community within the Cotswold. The most significant outlier in this month’s data was burglary, which stood at 0.6 per 1,000 residents — 114% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This discrepancy may be explained by Tetbury’s character as a small, rural town with a higher density of homes compared to the broader UK landscape, potentially increasing vulnerability to property crime. Anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences accounted for 43.4% of all crimes reported, but both categories remained well below their respective UK averages. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.7 per 1,000, was 25% below the UK rate, while violence and sexual offences — 0.7 per 1,000 — were 73% below. This contrast with the burglary figure highlights the uneven distribution of crime types in Tetbury, where social and community-focused issues dominate over property-related concerns. Seasonal factors likely played a role in shaping these patterns, with December’s dark evenings and empty homes over the Christmas period contributing to a slight increase in burglary attempts. However, the overall crime rate’s continued decline from the previous month’s 6.3 per 1,000 suggests that local initiatives or community cohesion may be helping to maintain Tetbury’s low-crime environment.

December 2025 brought notable shifts in Tetbury’s crime profile, with several categories experiencing significant changes. Violence and sexual offences fell by 76.2% compared to the previous month, likely influenced by the seasonal slowdown in nightlife activity and the reduced presence of transient populations during the holiday period. Conversely, public order offences doubled to two incidents, possibly linked to increased foot traffic during festive events or the challenges of managing public spaces in colder weather. The most striking outlier was burglary, which stood at 0.6 per 1,000 residents — 114% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This anomaly may reflect the area’s built-up character within the Cotswold, where a concentration of homes and limited security infrastructure could contribute to higher burglary rates. Residents may find the 100% increase in theft from the person — from zero to one incident — particularly noteworthy, though the low absolute number still places this category well below the UK average. These shifts highlight the combination of local conditions and broader national trends.

Tetbury’s December 2025 crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents represents a 46.6% decline from the previous month’s rate of 6.3 per 1,000, reflecting a significant downward trend. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 299 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively low level of criminal activity in this built-up area. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day, a statistic that, while local to Tetbury, highlights the consistent safety of the community compared to larger urban centres. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that the crime rate remains well below the UK average, with 52.9% fewer crimes per 1,000 residents. This contrast is particularly striking given the seasonal context of December, a time when many areas experience spikes in property crime and anti-social behaviour. The combination of a stable population and low crime figures suggests that Tetbury’s community and local infrastructure may be contributing to its safer environment, though the exact factors warrant further analysis.