Bishop's Cleeve Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bishop's Cleeve's crime rate in June 2024 stood at 4.8 per 1,000, placing it 41.5% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area’s status as a relatively safe built-up community within Tewkesbury, a historic market town with a mix of residential and commercial zones. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (33.8% of total incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (27.3%) and other theft (9.1%). The seasonal context of June—a time when summer tourism begins to pick up in nearby rural areas—may have contributed to the persistence of violence-related incidents. The dominance of violent crime, despite the overall low rate, could reflect the area’s urban character, where proximity to public spaces and social hubs may amplify interpersonal conflicts. Anti-social behaviour, often linked to youth activity or public gatherings, also remained prominent, consistent with the pattern seen in similar-sized built-up areas. The low rates for property crimes, such as vehicle crime (78% below the UK average) and shoplifting (84% below), suggest that Bishop's Cleeve’s commercial sectors may benefit from robust local policing or community engagement initiatives. The overall crime profile illustrates a balance between the challenges of urban living and the advantages of a smaller, more manageable population scale, where targeted interventions can have measurable impacts.

June 2024 saw a 100% increase in robbery cases, with 2 incidents reported compared to 0 in May. This jump, though numerically small, may indicate heightened vulnerability in areas with transient populations or unsecured properties. Conversely, other crime categories showed marked declines: other crime dropped by 50% (from 8 to 4 cases), and shoplifting fell by 50% (from 4 to 2 cases). These reductions align with the area’s broader trend of being 42% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences (1.6 per 1,000). The most significant UK comparison disparity lies in 'other crime,' which was 87% above the UK average (0.2 per 1,000). This anomaly may reflect localised issues, such as unregistered businesses or informal economic activity. Residents should be aware of the robbery increase, particularly in areas with limited surveillance or high foot traffic, as this category now matches the UK average (0.1 per 1,000).

Bishop's Cleeve's crime rate in June 2024 (4.8 per 1,000) marked a 34.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.2 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained decline in local crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 3 reported crimes per day, a figure that remains consistent with the area’s historical pattern of low-frequency but persistent incidents. Over the course of June, one crime was reported for every 210 residents, a statistic that contextualises the monthly exposure for households and businesses. This rate is significantly lower than the UK average, but the local population scale—16,175 residents—means that even small increases in specific crime types can have a noticeable impact. For example, the 100% rise in robbery cases, though numerically small (2 incidents), may signal emerging vulnerabilities in high-traffic or poorly lit areas. Residents should remain vigilant, particularly in locations where unattended property is common, as the population density here means individual incidents can affect community perceptions of safety.