Bishop's Cleeve Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Bishop's Cleeve's November 2023 crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents places it 36% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, reflecting a safer profile than the national picture. The area's crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences (28 incidents, 36.4% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (11 incidents, 14.3%) and shoplifting (10 incidents, 13.0%). This distribution contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences account for 34% of all crimes. The spike in shoplifting—now 0.6 per 1,000, 9% above the UK average—may be linked to Black Friday shopping activity, though seasonal factors like dark evenings and Bonfire Night could also contribute to increased anti-social behaviour. Violence and sexual offences in Bishop's Cleeve are 34% below the UK average, suggesting a lower incidence of serious crimes compared to other areas. The area's relatively low crime rate aligns with its character as a built-up district within Tewkesbury, likely featuring a mix of residential and commercial spaces with fewer high-density populations than larger urban centres. However, the sharp rise in shoplifting highlights the impact of seasonal retail events on local crime patterns, even in areas with otherwise low crime rates.

November 2023 saw a 400% increase in shoplifting, rising from 2 to 10 incidents—a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, where Bishop's Cleeve now stands 9% above. This surge aligns with the Black Friday shopping period, though the exact contribution of seasonal retail activity remains speculative. Meanwhile, burglary fell by 57.1% (7 to 3 incidents), and anti-social behaviour dropped by 31.3% (16 to 11), indicating a possible seasonal dip in disorderly conduct. Violence and sexual offences, while remaining the most common category (36.4% of total crimes), are 34% below the UK average, suggesting a lower prevalence of serious crime in this area. The breakdown also reveals that vehicle crime and other thefts are 40% and 52% below UK averages, respectively, pointing to a generally secure environment for property. However, 'other crime'—a category encompassing less-defined incidents—rose by 200% (1 to 3), a figure that is 54% above the UK average, warranting closer attention to emerging patterns. For residents, the 400% spike in shoplifting underscores the need for vigilance during peak retail periods, even in areas with otherwise low crime rates.

Bishop's Cleeve's November 2023 crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents represents a 22.4% increase from the previous month's rate of 3.9 per 1,000, though it remains significantly lower than the UK average. Over the course of the month, 77 crimes were reported, equating to roughly 3 crimes per day—a rate that is lower than the UK's national average. On a population-scaled basis, this translates to 1 reported crime for every 210 residents over the month, a figure that reflects a relatively safe environment compared to other areas. The contrast with the UK average becomes even more pronounced when considering specific categories: violence and sexual offences in Bishop's Cleeve are 34% below the UK rate, while anti-social behaviour is 33% below. However, the 9% increase in shoplifting compared to the UK average highlights a localized vulnerability during peak retail periods. These statistics suggest that while Bishop's Cleeve is generally safer than the national average, targeted initiatives during high-risk periods—such as Black Friday—may be necessary to address the surge in shoplifting. The 22.4% month-on-month rise, though modest in absolute terms, indicates a need for continued monitoring of trends that could signal broader shifts in local crime dynamics.