Bishop's Cleeve Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Bishop's Cleeve, 3.7 crimes were reported in July 2023—a rate 55.4% below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of approximately 2 crimes per day for the built-up area, which sits within the historic market town of Tewkesbury. The crime profile reveals a distinct pattern: violence and sexual offences (28.3% of all crimes) and anti-social behaviour (26.7%) dominate, with shoplifting (11.7%) and public order offences (11.7%) following closely. These figures align with the seasonal rhythm of July, a peak summer month marked by school holidays, tourism, and festivals. The relatively low overall rate suggests Bishop's Cleeve maintains a safer environment compared to the UK average, though the prominence of violence and anti-social behaviour indicates persistent local challenges. The area’s character as a small, historic town with a mix of residential and retail spaces may contribute to these patterns, with public spaces and events potentially driving anti-social incidents. The lower-than-average rates for property crimes, including vehicle crime (79% below UK average) and burglary (70% below), suggest effective community policing or limited opportunities for such crimes in this compact area.

July 2023 saw notable shifts in crime trends compared to June, with anti-social behaviour increasing by 33.3% (from 12 to 16 incidents) and possession of weapons rising by 100% (from 0 to 1). This uptick in anti-social behaviour may reflect the heightened activity of summer, with festivals and outdoor events potentially straining local resources. Conversely, violent crimes dropped by 41.4% (from 29 to 17), a decline consistent with the seasonal lull in some violent crime types during the summer. Burglary fell sharply by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), due to increased community vigilance or the absence of school holidays reducing opportunities for such crimes. The category of violent and sexual offences, at 1.1 per 1,000 residents, is 60% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, highlighting Bishop's Cleeve’s relatively safer environment for this category. However, the increase in weapon possession—though a single incident—raises questions about local enforcement and the need for targeted interventions in areas where such crimes are reported.

Bishop's Cleeve’s crime rate in July 2023 (3.7 per 1,000) represents a 24.0% decrease from June’s rate of 4.9 per 1,000, indicating a downward trend over the past month. On a daily basis, this equates to roughly 2 crimes per day in the built-up area, a figure that may feel more tangible to residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 270 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in this area. When scaled to the population of 16,175, the 60 total crimes recorded in July suggest that the vast majority of residents (approximately 98.3%) did not experience any crime during the month. This compares favourably to the UK average, where the higher overall rate reflects the diverse and often more densely populated environments across the country. The stark contrast in rates for specific categories—such as anti-social behaviour (30% below UK average) and shoplifting (33% below)—further illustrates Bishop's Cleeve’s distinct crime profile, shaped by its smaller size and community-focused character.