Bishop's Cleeve Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bishop's Cleeve's crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 in January 2024 places it 48.6% below the UK average, a consistent position that reflects the area's low-crime profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 49.2% of all crimes, a significant share that contrasts with the UK average rate of 2.6 per 1,000 for this category. This suggests local factors—such as the area's character as a mixed-use built-up area within Tewkesbury—may contribute to higher rates of violent crime compared to the national average. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime type, remained 39% below the UK average, a pattern that may be influenced by the area's smaller population and strong community networks. The seasonal context of January, with shorter days and reduced retail activity, likely explains the 75% drop in shoplifting and 57.1% decrease in criminal damage and arson. These declines align with typical post-holiday patterns, where reduced foot traffic and fewer events dampen opportunities for such crimes. However, the 42.9% increase in violence and sexual offences defies expectations for this time of year, due to unseasonal weather patterns or localized social dynamics that require further monitoring. The overall crime mix remains skewed toward violent crime, with property crimes comprising only 19.5% of the total, a figure significantly lower than the UK average. This balance may reflect the area's limited retail and commercial activity, reducing opportunities for theft and burglary compared to more densely populated urban centres.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in January 2024 was a 42.9% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 21 to 30 incidents. This surge, despite the post-holiday season typically seeing lower crime rates, may be linked to colder weather driving more indoor gatherings or unseasonal spikes in alcohol-related incidents. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 75% from 8 to 2 cases, likely due to reduced retail footfall during January's post-Christmas lull. Anti-social behaviour remained 39% below the UK average, a consistent trend that suggests effective community policing or local initiatives in place. The 50% increase in 'other crime'—a category including fraud and cybercrime—highlights the growing relevance of digital security awareness in the area. Residents may find the 8.2% share of public order offences, which dropped 38% below the UK average, particularly reassuring, indicating strong community cohesion in managing local disputes.

Bishop's Cleeve's crime rate in January 2024 fell 19.8% from the previous month's 4.7 per 1,000 to 3.8 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained downward trend. This monthly decline aligns with the area's overall position 48.6% below the UK average, a gap that has remained consistent despite seasonal fluctuations. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day in January, a figure that, while low, highlights the need for continued vigilance in specific areas. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 265 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contrasts with the UK's typically higher figures. This statistic, when considered alongside the population of 16,175, underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in Bishop's Cleeve compared to larger urban centres. The reduction in shoplifting and vehicle crime, combined with the rise in violent offences, suggests shifting patterns that may require targeted community engagement to address emerging concerns.