Bishop's Cleeve Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

January 2025 marked a notable shift in Bishop's Cleeve’s crime profile, with public order offences surging by 150% month-on-month to become the second most common category. This spike, alongside a doubling of burglary and possession of weapons incidents, contrasts with a 75% drop in criminal damage and arson. The area’s overall crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents remains 47.9% below the UK average, reflecting its status as a relatively low-crime built-up area within Tewkesbury. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 36.7% of all incidents, though they are 44% below the national average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 23.3% of reported crimes, and also underperforming the UK rate by 8%. These figures align with seasonal patterns typical of January, a post-holiday month characterised by reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours, which may influence both crime reporting and enforcement priorities. The area’s low levels of property crime—particularly shoplifting and other theft, which are 52% and 39% below the UK average respectively—suggest a combination of effective local policing and the area’s demographic profile, which likely includes a mix of residential and commuter populations. However, the sharp increase in public order offences raises questions about potential local factors, such as changes in community events or enforcement strategies, that could be explored further. As the month draws to a close, the data underscores the importance of maintaining targeted interventions while leveraging the area’s existing strengths in reducing violent and property-related crime.

Public order offences saw the most dramatic month-on-month increase, jumping 150% from 2 to 5 incidents. This surge, though still below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, raises questions about potential local triggers such as changes in community events or enforcement patterns. Meanwhile, burglary and possession of weapons both doubled from zero to two incidents, marking a stark departure from the previous month’s figures. These increases contrast with a 75% drop in criminal damage and arson, which fell from 4 to 1, possibly reflecting seasonal factors like reduced outdoor activity during shorter winter days. Violent crimes remained the most common category, accounting for 36.7% of all incidents, though they are 44% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. Residents may find the 150% rise in public order offences particularly noteworthy, as it highlights a specific area of concern that could influence local safety strategies.

Bishop's Cleeve's crime rate rose by 30.6% compared to December 2024, moving from 2.8 to 3.7 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend aligns with typical post-holiday patterns, where reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours may influence crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day in January 2025, a figure that translates to a local monthly exposure of 1 reported crime for every 270 residents. This monthly aggregate highlights the relatively low frequency of crime in a community of 16,175 people, though the increase from the previous month suggests shifting patterns that warrant closer attention. The population-scaled perspective underscores that even with the rise, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, which stands at 7.1 per 1,000. This comparison reinforces the importance of contextualising local data against national benchmarks, particularly when assessing the impact of seasonal fluctuations on crime reporting.