Bishop's Cleeve Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Bishop's Cleeve's crime rate of 1.8 per 1,000 residents in April 2023 was 76% below the UK average, reflecting a consistently low level of criminal activity. The area's most significant category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44.8% of all crimes — a figure that, at 0.8 per 1,000, was 69% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This discrepancy suggests a broader pattern of reduced violent crime, which may be influenced by the area's characteristics as a smaller, semi-rural built-up area within Tewkesbury. Anti-social behaviour, contributing 24.1% of total crimes, was also 66% below the UK average, indicating a lower prevalence of disruptive incidents compared to national trends. The seasonal context of April — marked by Easter and spring weather — likely contributed to the distribution of crimes, with increased outdoor activity potentially affecting public order offences and anti-social behaviour. However, the overall low crime rate, coupled with a 9.6% monthly decline from March, suggests a stable and improving security environment. Property crimes, which made up only 17% of total incidents (5 out of 29), were sparse, with burglary and shoplifting each contributing just 3.5% of all crimes. This contrasts sharply with the UK average for burglary (0.3 per 1,000), where Bishop's Cleeve's rate of 0.1 per 1,000 was 67% below. The area's low property crime rate may be linked to its limited retail presence and residential character, which reduces opportunities for theft compared to urban centres. While causal links, the combination of geographic factors and seasonal rhythms likely plays a role in shaping these patterns.

April 2023 saw a notable 100% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from one to two incidents. This spike contrasts with declines in other categories, including a 50% reduction in burglary and a 33% drop in 'other crime'. The proportion of violent crimes (44.8% of total) remains low compared to the UK average for violence and sexual offences, which stands at 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, contributing 24.1% of all crimes, was also 66% below the UK average, suggesting a broader pattern of lower conflict levels in the area. For residents, the most immediate insight is the 9.6% monthly drop in overall crime rate, which may reflect seasonal factors such as Easter-related activity patterns or increased community engagement during spring. The stark contrast between Bishop's Cleeve's violent crime rate (0.8 per 1,000) and the UK average (2.6 per 1,000) highlights the area's unique security profile, though the reasons for this gap remain unexplored.

Bishop's Cleeve's crime rate in April 2023 fell to 1.8 per 1,000 residents, marking a 9.6% decrease from the previous month's rate of 2.0 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend of reduced incidents across several categories, including a 50% drop in burglary and a 33% reduction in 'other crime'. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 30-day period, reflecting a consistently low level of criminal activity. When scaled to the population of 16,175, this equates to one reported crime for every 558 residents over the course of the month. While such figures are inherently low, they provide a clear benchmark for residents: the likelihood of encountering crime in Bishop's Cleeve remains markedly lower than the UK average. This monthly exposure figure, though aggregate, underscores the area's relative safety compared to national trends, particularly in categories like anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which are 66% and 84% below UK averages respectively.