Bishop's Cleeve Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Bishop's Cleeve's crime profile in February 2025, accounting for 38.6% of all reported crimes. This category alone is 53% below the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000, reflecting a marked divergence from national trends. The overall crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents places the area 59.7% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, a gap that underscores Bishop's Cleeve's consistently lower crime environment compared to larger urban centres. Anti-social behaviour follows as the second most common category at 27.3%, with rates 28% below the UK average. The winter season appears to influence patterns, with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull likely contributing to the subdued levels of property crime. While violence remains the primary concern, the absence of significant spikes in theft or burglary suggests that the area's character—perhaps a mix of low-density housing and community cohesion—may act as a natural deterrent. This aligns with broader patterns in similar built-up areas within the West Midlands, where community-focused policing and local engagement initiatives have historically maintained lower violent crime rates despite limited resources. The seasonal context of February, with reduced foot traffic and fewer social gatherings, may further explain the relatively low prevalence of public order offences compared to peak tourist months.

February 2025 saw a 200% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 1 to 3 incidents. This surge contrasts sharply with a 50% decrease in vehicle crime, which fell from 2 to 1, and a 40% drop in other theft from 5 to 3. The category of violence and sexual offences remains 53% below the UK average, a gap that has widened compared to previous months. Anti-social behaviour, though still 28% below the UK average, saw a notable 27.3% share of total crimes, suggesting persistent community tensions or specific local factors influencing this category. A resident might find the 50% reduction in vehicle crime particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a potential shift in local patterns—perhaps linked to seasonal changes in car usage or increased security measures. The sharp rise in criminal damage and arson, however, raises questions about targeted vandalism or specific incidents that could warrant closer attention from local authorities. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime in Bishop's Cleeve, where seasonal and environmental factors may interact with local demographics to produce varying outcomes.

The crime rate in Bishop's Cleeve fell by 26.7% from 3.7 per 1,000 in January 2025 to 2.7 per 1,000 in February 2025, reflecting a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day in February, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 368 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, while low, provides context for residents about the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives. With a population of 16,175, the area's crime statistics suggest a relatively safe environment, particularly when compared to the UK average. The combination of low population density and a stable community structure may contribute to this safety, as seen in other similar built-up areas where local policing and community engagement have historically reduced crime rates. The 26.7% month-on-month decline, while significant, should be viewed alongside broader seasonal trends—February's typically low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull likely play a role in this reduction. However, the sharp increase in criminal damage and arson highlights the need for targeted interventions, even within an otherwise stable crime profile.