Bishop's Cleeve Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bishop's Cleeve's crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents in April 2025 places it 51.9% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the national figure of 7.7 per 1,000. This built-up area within Tewkesbury, likely characterized by a mix of residential and commercial zones, demonstrates a crime profile that diverges significantly from the UK norm. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime mix, accounting for 40% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 26.7% and shoplifting at 11.7%. These figures are all below their respective UK averages, with violence and sexual offences at 43% below the national rate of 2.6 per 1,000. The area's low overall rate is consistent with its rural-adjacent character, where smaller populations and community cohesion may contribute to reduced crime opportunities. Seasonal factors in April, including the Easter period and increased outdoor activity, likely influence patterns such as shoplifting and public order offences. However, the area's crime rates remain stable compared to other months, suggesting that local conditions—such as the presence of community policing initiatives or effective local governance—may play a role in maintaining these low levels. The absence of significant spikes in property crimes, despite the Easter shopping season, further highlights the area's distinct dynamics compared to more urban centres where retail crime is typically higher.

April 2025 saw a dramatic 133.3% increase in shoplifting, rising from 3 to 7 incidents. This jump, though still below the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000, raises questions about seasonal retail activity or Easter-related shopping patterns. Concurrently, possession of weapons doubled from 0 to 2 cases, a 100% increase that places Bishop's Cleeve 43% above the UK average for this category. This outlier suggests a potential shift in local dynamics, though no direct causal link can be confirmed. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson plummeted by 83.3%, from 6 to 1, a decline consistent with the Easter period when community activities might reduce vandalism opportunities. The contrast between rising shoplifting and falling property crimes (burglary dropped by 26% compared to the UK average) indicates a shift in crime mix, with violence and anti-social behaviour maintaining their dominance at 40% and 26.7% of total incidents respectively. These trends highlight the area's unique balance between low overall rates and specific category fluctuations.

Bishop's Cleeve's crime rate in April 2025 dropped to 3.7 per 1,000 residents, an 18.8% decrease from the previous month's 4.6 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the area's consistently low crime profile compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, the local rate translates to roughly 2 crimes reported per day, a figure that underscores the area's relative safety. When viewed through a population lens, the monthly exposure of 1 reported crime for every 270 residents highlights the infrequency of incidents in this built-up area. This context is particularly meaningful for residents, as it suggests that the likelihood of encountering crime remains minimal in daily life. The drop from April 2025 to March 2025 contrasts with seasonal patterns observed in similar areas, where spring months sometimes see spikes in outdoor-related crimes. However, Bishop's Cleeve's data shows no such trend, reinforcing the area's stability. The combination of low overall rates and the absence of significant spikes in any category further supports the notion that the area's crime profile is distinct from more densely populated regions.