Bishop's Cleeve Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

March 2025 in Bishop's Cleeve revealed a stark contrast between violent and property crime, with violent offences comprising over 40% of all reported crimes. The area's overall crime rate stood at 4.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 41% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. This divergence from the national trend underscores a unique local dynamic. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 30 incidents (40.5% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (23 cases, 31.1%) and criminal damage and arson (6 cases, 8.1%). The dominance of violent crime over property crime, which numbered 15 incidents, suggests factors such as social interactions in the built-up area's community spaces or seasonal transitions. March, a period of shifting daylight and clocks changing, may have influenced patterns, with longer evenings potentially altering public behaviour. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.7 per 1,000, yet Bishop's Cleeve's rate of 1.9 per 1,000 is 30% below, indicating a relatively lower incidence of this category. However, anti-social behaviour in the area is 12% above the UK average, reflecting a local challenge that may relate to the area's demographic composition or community dynamics. The seasonal context of March—transitioning to spring—likely plays a role in crime trends, with increased social activity and altered routines contributing to both the dominance of violent crime and the lower-than-average rates for property-related offences.

March 2025 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with violent crimes remaining the most prominent category despite a 30% reduction in their rate compared to the UK average. The month-on-month changes revealed sharp increases in three categories: drugs-related offences (from 0 to 2, a 100% rise), burglary (from 0 to 2, 100% rise), and criminal damage and arson (from 3 to 6, 100% rise). These jumps may indicate emerging local issues or temporary factors, such as increased illicit activity during the spring transition. Conversely, other theft and public order offences both declined—other theft dropped by 33.3% (from 3 to 2) and public order fell by 25% (from 4 to 3). The violent crime category, while still the largest, was 30% below the UK average, suggesting that Bishop's Cleeve's approach to community policing or social cohesion efforts may be effective in mitigating certain types of violence. The anti-social behaviour rate, however, exceeded the UK average by 12%, highlighting a specific area for local focus. For residents, the 100% increase in burglary and drug-related offences is a key data point to consider, as these categories may reflect vulnerabilities in property security or local drug networks. The balance between violent and property crime also raises questions about the area's broader safety profile, with violent crime's dominance linked to factors such as the built-up area's density or community interactions.

The crime rate in Bishop's Cleeve rose by 68% in March 2025 compared to the previous month's rate of 2.7 per 1,000, reaching 4.6 per 1,000. This increase, though significant, still leaves the area well below the UK average. On a daily basis, Bishop's Cleeve experienced roughly 2 crimes per day in March, a figure that may feel more tangible to residents than the per capita rate. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 219 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while low, reflects the 74 total crimes recorded. When compared to the previous month, the jump in crime rate raises questions about potential triggers, such as the end of winter or changes in community activity. The population context is also critical: with 16,175 residents, the 74 crimes translate to a manageable scale, but the 68% increase means the area is experiencing a shift that warrants attention. The daily crime count, though small, could indicate that certain times or locations in Bishop's Cleeve are more prone to incidents, even if the overall rate remains low. The comparison to the UK average also highlights the area's relative safety, with most crime categories—such as shoplifting, vehicle crime, and burglary—falling significantly below national levels. This suggests that Bishop's Cleeve's crime profile is shaped by unique local factors, including its status as a built-up area within Tewkesbury, which may have different socioeconomic dynamics compared to larger urban centres. The 1-in-219 monthly exposure rate provides a concrete measure for residents to contextualise their personal risk, though it remains a figure that is likely lower than the national average due to the area's lower overall crime rate.