Bishop's Cleeve Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bishop's Cleeve's September 2024 crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents stands at 57.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, underscoring the area's consistent performance as a relatively low-crime built-up district within Tewkesbury. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (31.5% of total incidents), anti-social behaviour (25.9%), and vehicle crime (13.0%). This distribution reflects the area's character as a rural commuter hub with limited urban density, where domestic and interpersonal disputes dominate over large-scale property crime. Seasonal factors may have influenced these patterns: the return to school and university freshers in September likely increased social activity in public spaces, contributing to the 17 reported violence and sexual offences. However, the absence of major spikes in theft or burglary, which are typically linked to tourist activity or commercial zones, suggests that Bishop's Cleeve's low population density and strong community policing efforts continue to mitigate such risks. The low rate of vehicle crime (0.4 per 1,000) is consistent with the area's limited motorway access and reliance on local roads, which may reduce opportunities for theft. While the seasonal context of September—nights drawing in and the start of the academic year—could have theoretically increased anti-social behaviour, the 25.9% share of such incidents remained below the UK average. This suggests that local initiatives, such as community engagement or targeted enforcement, may be effectively managing this category. Overall, the data illustrates a balance between the predictable rhythms of a rural commuter area and the resilience of local crime prevention strategies.

The most striking change in September 2024 was the 300% increase in burglary, rising from 1 to 4 incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, represents a dramatic shift and may be linked to seasonal factors such as the start of the academic year, which could see more homes unoccupied during the day. Concurrently, vehicle crime surged by 250%, jumping from 2 to 7 incidents. This rise contrasts with a 60% decrease in public order offences, which fell from 5 to 2, and a 50% reduction in criminal damage and arson, dropping from 4 to 2. These opposing trends suggest a combination of seasonal activity and local policing efforts. Violent crime and sexual offences remained 58% below the UK average (1.1 vs 2.6 per 1,000), while anti-social behaviour was 23% below the UK rate (0.9 vs 1.2 per 1,000). For residents, the sharp rise in burglary may warrant heightened vigilance, particularly during periods of reduced household occupancy.

Bishop's Cleeve's crime rate in September 2024 (3.3 per 1,000) marks a 15.7% decline from the previous month's rate of 4.0 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. When scaled to the population of 16,175, the monthly exposure equates to one reported crime for every 300 residents—a statistic that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in the built-up area. This aligns with the area's broader historical pattern of maintaining crime rates significantly below the UK average, which stood at 7.7 per 1,000 for the same period. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that, despite the increases in specific categories like burglary and vehicle crime, the overall risk to individuals remains comparatively low. Such a context is critical for residents assessing local safety, as it highlights the broader trend of stability despite isolated fluctuations in certain crime types.