Tetbury Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Tetbury’s crime rate in September 2025 stood at 3.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 56.8% below the UK average of 7.4. This figure underscores the town’s status as a rural built-up area within the Cotswold, where crime rates remain consistently low compared to larger urban centres. The most common offences were violence and sexual offences, accounting for 68.2% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.2%) and burglary (4.6%). This violent crime dominance contrasts with the national trend, where property crimes often outnumber violent offences. Seasonal factors likely influenced these patterns: the start of the academic year may have contributed to increased interpersonal conflicts, while the transition to darker evenings could have reduced opportunities for theft in public spaces. However, the overall low crime rate suggests that Tetbury’s character—as a historic, low-density area with limited commercial activity—naturally limits opportunities for certain types of crime. The town’s proximity to larger cities like Oxford may also play a role, with residents benefiting from regional policing initiatives without experiencing the higher crime rates typical of urban environments. This combination of geographic isolation, community dynamics, and seasonal rhythms appears to shape Tetbury’s crime profile in ways distinct from both rural and urban counterparts.

September 2025 witnessed a 100% month-on-month increase in burglary, with one incident reported after none in August. This spike, though small in absolute terms, contrasts sharply with the 66.7% drop in other theft and the 50% reduction in shoplifting. Violence and sexual offences rose by 7.1% (14 to 15), remaining 15% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour fell by 42.9% (7 to 4), a decline consistent with the start of the academic year and reduced evening activity in the area. Property crimes accounted for only 13.6% of all incidents, compared to 68.2% in violent crimes—a shift that reflects the seasonal context of September, with back-to-school routines potentially increasing interpersonal conflicts. Residents may find the daily crime rate of 1 per day a useful benchmark for understanding local safety levels, though the overall crime mix remains heavily skewed towards violence.

Tetbury's crime rate in September 2025 fell by 33.3% compared to August, declining from 4.8 to 3.2 per 1,000 residents. This reduction aligns with the area’s generally low crime profile, which has consistently placed it well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the town recorded roughly one crime per day in September, a figure that reflects its small population of 6,880. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 313 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local community. This monthly exposure rate, while low, highlights the importance of maintaining vigilance in a built-up area with limited commercial activity. The population-scaled perspective further underscores that Tetbury’s crime rates remain lower than national benchmarks, with property crimes and violent offences both falling significantly below UK averages. This contrast suggests a unique combination of geographic isolation, community cohesion, and local policing strategies that contribute to the town’s comparative safety.