Bishop's Cleeve Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bishop's Cleeve recorded a crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents in May 2024, a figure 14.3% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This performance, while showing improvement in some areas, reflects a combination of local factors and broader national trends. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40.2% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 23.1%. These figures align with the area's character as a semi-rural built-up zone within Tewkesbury, where community interactions and public spaces may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. The seasonal context of May—marked by longer evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor activity—likely influenced the types and frequencies of reported crimes. For instance, public order offences, which saw a 200% increase compared to April, may be linked to heightened socialising in the evenings. However, the area's overall crime rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, suggesting that local initiatives or environmental characteristics may be contributing to a relatively safer environment. The breakdown of crimes also reveals some categories where Bishop's Cleeve outperforms national averages, such as shoplifting (53% below UK levels) and vehicle crime (57% below UK levels), which may be attributed to the area's lower population density and fewer commercial hubs compared to larger urban centres. These findings underscore the importance of contextualising crime data within the specific geography and demographics of the area, rather than relying solely on aggregate national figures.

May 2024 saw a significant decrease in burglary, with incidents dropping by 40% compared to the previous month. This reduction may reflect improved community engagement or targeted local initiatives, though further data would be needed to confirm. In contrast, public order offences surged by 200%, rising from three to nine incidents, a stark increase that could be linked to the extended evenings and bank holidays typical of May. Other crime, including unclassified categories, also saw a 100% increase, with eight incidents reported compared to zero in April. This category's rate was 194% above the UK average, indicating a unique local challenge. Meanwhile, drugs-related crimes rose by 100%. The area's violent crime rate was 2.9 per 1,000 residents, 2% above the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. These shifts highlight the complexity of local crime dynamics, with some categories showing marked improvements while others remain areas of concern.

Bishop's Cleeve's crime rate in May 2024 rose to 7.2 per 1,000 residents, a 58.2% increase from the previous month's rate of 4.6 per 1,000. This upward trend contrasts with the area's overall 14.3% reduction in crime compared to the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly four crimes reported each day in May, reflecting a consistent but low-level presence of criminal activity. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure figure shows that one crime occurred for every 138 residents over the course of the month. This metric provides a tangible sense of risk for local residents, though it remains significantly lower than the UK average when considering the broader national context. The shift from April to May highlights the volatility of crime patterns, with seasonal factors like extended evenings and bank holidays potentially influencing outdoor socialising and associated incidents. However, the area's overall rate remains below the UK average, suggesting that local initiatives or environmental factors may be contributing to a relatively safer environment compared to other parts of the country.