Bishop's Cleeve Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In Bishop's Cleeve, the balance between property and violent crimes in March 2024 offers a nuanced view of the area's crime profile. With 14 property crimes and 14 violent crimes reported, the equal distribution contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically outnumber violent offences. The overall crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents places the area 46.8% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a trend consistent with its character as a built-up area within Tewkesbury. Anti-social behaviour emerged as the dominant category, accounting for 47% of all crimes, a stark increase from February's figures. This surge, coupled with a significant drop in violent crimes, suggests shifting priorities or environmental factors influencing local dynamics. The seasonal context of March—marking the transition to spring—may have played a role, with longer evenings potentially altering patterns of public activity and crime. However, the absence of major spikes in property crimes, despite the UK's typical seasonal trends, indicates that Bishop's Cleeve's unique socio-economic profile, shaped by its proximity to rural areas and commuter routes, may mitigate certain risks. The data also reveals that violent crimes in the area are 66% below the UK average, a figure that could reflect effective community policing or demographic factors such as a lower proportion of young adults in the population. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour's 64% excess over the UK average highlights a need for targeted interventions, related to local social spaces or youth engagement. These patterns, while influenced by broader national trends, demonstrate the importance of area-specific analysis in understanding crime dynamics.

March 2024 saw a stark shift in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour surging by 158.3% (from 12 to 31 incidents), marking the most significant increase in the area's monthly data. This rise, combined with a 61.1% drop in violent crimes (from 36 to 14), highlights a growing emphasis on disorderly conduct over physical violence. Anti-social behaviour in Bishop's Cleeve now exceeds the UK average by 64% (1.9 vs 1.2 per 1,000), a divergence that may reflect local social dynamics or policing priorities. Meanwhile, property crimes remained balanced with violent crimes at 14 each, a contrast to the UK average where property crimes typically dominate. The 84% reduction in shoplifting (from 3 to 2) and 79% drop in vehicle crime (from 4 to 2) suggest improved security measures or seasonal factors, such as shorter evenings during the March transition to spring. These changes underscore a combination of community engagement and crime prevention efforts.

Bishop's Cleeve's crime rate in March 2024 stood at 4.1 per 1,000 residents, a 4.4% decrease from February's 4.3 per 1,000. This places the area 46.8% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a consistent trend reflecting its relatively low crime profile. On a daily basis, 2 crimes were reported across the built-up area's 31 days, equating to one crime for every 245 residents over the month. This monthly exposure figure underscores the area's safety compared to the UK average, though local context matters: Bishop's Cleeve's smaller population and rural-adjacent character likely contribute to its lower crime rates. The population-scaled perspective shows that residents face significantly fewer incidents than the national average, with violent crimes dropping by 61.1% month-on-month. While daily crime counts remain low, the shift in crime types—particularly the rise in anti-social behaviour—suggests evolving local dynamics that warrant closer attention to community engagement strategies.