Tetbury Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Tetbury's crime profile in February 2025 reveals a combination of low overall rates and localized spikes. With a crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents—56.7% below the UK average—the area continues to demonstrate its status as a relatively safe rural community within the Cotswolds. The most prevalent crime type, violence and sexual offences (65% of total), remains 19% below the UK average for this category. This is consistent with the area's character as a small built-up area with limited commercial density, where violent incidents are less frequent but often concentrated in specific locations such as the town centre. Anti-social behaviour, though down 40% from January, still accounts for 15% of all crimes, reflecting the ongoing challenge of managing public spaces in a tight-knit community. Other theft and public order offences, while low, show marked seasonal fluctuations—public order offences, in particular, rose sharply in February, a winter month with reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull. This increase may be linked to the closure of seasonal businesses or shifts in social behaviour during colder weather. The overall crime mix remains heavily skewed towards violent offences, which are 19% below the UK average, suggesting that local factors such as community cohesion or policing strategies may contribute to this pattern. The low overall rate, combined with the specific rise in public order crimes, underscores the need for targeted awareness without overgeneralizing the area's safety profile.

February 2025 saw a concerning doubling of public order offences and drug-related incidents, both of which increased by 100% from the previous month. This spike occurred despite an overall reduction in violent crimes, which fell by 13.3% to 13 reported incidents. The proportion of violent crimes in Tetbury (65% of total) remains 19% below the UK average for this category, a contrast to the sharp rise in public order offences, which are 55% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, typically a significant portion of local crime, dropped by 40% to three incidents, suggesting a shift in criminal activity towards more transient or situational offences. Residents should note that while the area remains safer than the UK average, the increase in public order crimes—often linked to late-night gatherings or alcohol-related incidents—may require heightened awareness in local hotspots.

Tetbury's crime rate in February 2025 dropped by 25.8% compared to the previous month, falling from 3.9 to 2.9 per 1,000 residents. This decline places the area significantly below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, highlighting a consistent pattern of lower crime levels in this rural Cotswold community. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one reported crime per day over the 28-day period, a figure that, while low, underscores the importance of vigilance in specific areas. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 344 residents, a statistic that reflects the small population and sparse distribution of incidents. This monthly exposure rate is particularly meaningful in a built-up area with limited commercial density, where crimes are less frequent but may have more localized impact. The population context further emphasizes that even minor shifts in crime patterns—such as the rise in public order offences—can be more pronounced in smaller communities.