Bishop's Cleeve Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 16,175 residents, Bishop's Cleeve recorded 58 crimes in August 2025, translating to a crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 people. This figure is 55.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, marking one of the lowest rates in the country for this area. The crime profile reveals a mix of violent and property-related incidents, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 39.7% of all crimes reported—23 cases in total. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 29.3%, with 17 incidents, while other theft and shoplifting combined for 12.1% of the total. This pattern contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes often dominate. Seasonal factors may partly explain the distribution: August, as a peak holiday month, typically sees increased tourism, which could contribute to higher rates of theft and public order offences. However, Bishop's Cleeve's data shows a notable absence of property crime relative to the UK, suggesting strong local policing or community engagement in preventing such incidents. The area’s character as a built-up district within a market town may also influence crime patterns, with fewer commercial hubs compared to larger urban centres, reducing opportunities for certain offences. The low overall rate, despite August’s usual seasonal volatility, indicates a stable environment, though the rise in violent crime compared to other categories warrants attention.

August 2025 saw significant shifts in crime patterns compared to July, with robbery and possession of weapons both increasing by 100% (from zero to one and two cases, respectively), while shoplifting rose by 50% (from two to three). These increases may reflect heightened activity during the summer holiday period. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell sharply by 62.5%, and public order offences dropped by 50%, potentially linked to fewer large gatherings or events in the area during August. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 29.2%, from 24 to 17 incidents, which could be attributed to seasonal changes in population dynamics. Violence and sexual offences—accounting for 39.7% of all crimes—remained significantly below the UK average (2.9 per 1,000 vs 2.9 per 1,000 UK average, 51% below). This suggests that while violent crime is a persistent concern, local measures may be effectively mitigating its severity. The category of possession of weapons, however, was 11% above the UK average (0.1 per 1,000 vs 0.1 per 1,000), a rare anomaly that may indicate isolated incidents rather than a systemic issue. For residents, the sharp rise in robbery—a crime type typically associated with high-risk areas—could be a focal point for community vigilance.

Bishop's Cleeve’s crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 in August 2025 represents a 15.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.3, reflecting a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, this equates to roughly 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the area’s relatively low level of criminal activity compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure to crime is strikingly low: over the course of August, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 279 residents. This ratio—far below the UK average—highlights Bishop's Cleeve’s position as a safer area within the broader context of national crime statistics. The population-scaled perspective is particularly meaningful for residents, as it illustrates that the likelihood of being directly affected by crime is minimal. For instance, a resident has a 1-in-279 chance of experiencing a crime in a given month, a figure that would be significantly higher in areas with higher crime rates. This context also helps frame the small increases in specific categories like robbery and weapon possession, which, while notable, do not disrupt the overall safety profile of the area. The comparison to the previous month further reinforces the stability of Bishop's Cleeve’s crime environment, with the majority of categories showing declines or maintaining low levels relative to both the UK and historical trends.