Bishop's Cleeve Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Bishop's Cleeve recorded a crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents in September 2023, placing it 57.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This figure marks one of the most significant deviations from the UK norm in recent months, particularly in the context of violent crime, which stood at 1.4 per 1,000—49% below the national average. The area's crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences (40% of total incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (29.1%). These patterns may be influenced by the area's character as a built-up district within Tewkesbury, where community dynamics and local services likely contribute to the relatively low levels of serious crime. Seasonal factors in September—such as the return to school and university term beginning—could also play a role in shaping crime trends. The rise in shoplifting to eight incidents (up from four in August) and the first recorded theft from the person in the month stand out as unexpected developments. These increases may be attributed to the influx of students and visitors during the academic year. Meanwhile, public order offences and criminal damage both fell below UK averages by more than 50%, suggesting a broader pattern of subdued criminal activity in the area. This contrast with national trends highlights Bishop's Cleeve's unique position within the UK's crime profile, where local factors appear to moderate the typical seasonal fluctuations seen in other regions.

September 2023 saw a sharp increase in shoplifting and theft from the person, both doubling compared to August. Shoplifting rose from four to eight incidents, while theft from the person jumped from zero to one. This shift contrasts with declines in public order offences (-33.3%) and anti-social behaviour (-23.8%), which may reflect seasonal changes as evenings grew shorter. Violent crime remains 49% below the UK average at 1.4 per 1,000, a figure that underscores the area's relatively low levels of serious crime despite the rise in property-related offences. The increase in shoplifting could be linked to the start of the academic year, with students returning to local retail areas. Meanwhile, the drop in anti-social behaviour may correlate with reduced evening social activity. Residents may find the 100% increase in theft from the person particularly noteworthy, given its rarity in the area.

Bishop's Cleeve's crime rate in September 2023 dropped by 15.4% compared to August, falling from 4.0 to 3.4 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with a broader seasonal trend observed in similar built-up areas, where crime rates often moderate as daylight hours decrease and community activity shifts. Locally, the monthly exposure figure suggests that over the course of September, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 294 residents, a statistic that contextualises the low overall rate within the area's population. Daily crime counts averaged two incidents per day, a figure that, when considered alongside the area's relatively small population, underscores the subdued nature of criminal activity. This compares to a UK-wide average that is more than double the local rate, highlighting Bishop's Cleeve's consistently lower crime profile relative to national benchmarks. The reduction in anti-social behaviour and public order offences—down 23.8% and 33.3% respectively—may reflect the impact of shorter evenings and reduced social gatherings during the month.