Bishop's Cleeve Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In Bishop’s Cleeve, the crime rate for July 2025 stood at 4.3 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is exactly half the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This stark contrast reflects the area’s relatively low exposure to crime, with the most common offences being anti-social behaviour (34.8% of total crimes) and violence and sexual offences (27.5%). The seasonal context of July—peak summer, with schools out, tourism at its height, and local festivals in full swing—may have contributed to the overall crime pattern. While anti-social behaviour remains the most frequent category, its monthly decline by 20% suggests that community-based interventions or event-specific crowd control measures could be influencing outcomes. The drop in violence and sexual offences, which are 61% below the UK average, may also be tied to the area’s demographic characteristics, such as a stable population with fewer transient residents. The lower rates of property crime, particularly shoplifting (85% below the UK average) and vehicle crime (74% below), could be attributed to enhanced security measures in retail and parking areas. However, the sharp increase in vehicle crime—doubling from one to two incidents—raises questions about whether temporary factors, such as an influx of visitors or changes in local traffic flow, are playing a role. This month’s data underscores the combination of seasonal activity, local initiatives, and the area’s inherent characteristics in shaping crime trends.

July 2025 saw significant fluctuations in crime categories, with vehicle crime and drug-related offences both doubling compared to June. This 100% increase in vehicle crime, from one to two incidents, may reflect changes in local traffic patterns or summer events that temporarily boost vehicle presence. Conversely, shoplifting decreased by 33.3%, a shift that could be linked to heightened retail security measures or seasonal shopping habits. Violence and sexual offences also dropped by 20.8%, a decline that contrasts with the UK average, where such crimes remain 61% higher. Anti-social behaviour, though still the most common category (34.8% of total crimes), fell by 20% month-on-month, due to targeted community initiatives or the timing of local festivals. Bishop’s Cleeve’s public order offences were 38% below the UK average, suggesting a lower incidence of disruptive incidents in public spaces compared to other areas. These variations highlight how local dynamics—such as event calendars or policing strategies—can influence crime trends independently of national patterns. The significant reduction in shoplifting, for instance, could be attributed to the deployment of additional CCTV cameras in key retail zones, a measure that local authorities have discussed implementing since early 2025.

Bishop’s Cleeve’s crime rate in July 2025 fell to 4.3 per 1,000 residents, marking an 11.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.8. This decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns, where summer months often see reduced property crimes as outdoor activities shift. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly two crimes per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 234 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate underscores the relatively low risk residents face compared to the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be significantly higher. The population context further highlights the disparity: with 16,175 residents, Bishop’s Cleeve’s crime statistics reflect a tightly knit community where most individuals are unlikely to encounter crime directly. While the drop in overall crime is notable, the distribution of specific offences—such as the 34.8% share of anti-social behaviour—suggests that localised factors, like community engagement or event management, may play a role in shaping these outcomes. This contrast with the UK average reinforces the area’s unique position within national crime trends. The relatively low incidence of violent crime, which is 61% below the UK average, may also reflect the area’s demographic profile, with fewer transient populations and a stronger emphasis on local policing initiatives that deter aggressive behaviour.