Bishop's Cleeve Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bishop's Cleeve’s crime rate in November 2025 stood at 3.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 54.8% below the UK average of 7.3. This stark contrast with national figures underscores the area’s unique position as a relatively low-crime built-up district within Tewkesbury. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 39.6% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 26.4%. These rates are significantly lower than UK averages: violence and sexual offences in Bishop's Cleeve (1.3 per 1,000) are 49% below the national rate, while anti-social behaviour (0.9 per 1,000) is 15% below. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and prolonged darkness—may have influenced these patterns. For instance, the spike in drug-related crimes (1 incident) could be linked to increased social gatherings. Conversely, the absence of shoplifting incidents, despite the Black Friday shopping rush, suggests that local retail areas may have effective security measures or lower foot traffic compared to larger urban centres. The area’s built-up character, likely characterised by a mix of residential and commercial zones with limited nightlife, may contribute to its lower rates of vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) and burglary (0.1 per 1,000), both of which are 75% and 67% below UK averages respectively. This profile aligns with the typical dynamics of smaller towns where community engagement and limited anonymity may deter certain types of crime.

November 2025 saw a 38.2% decrease in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 34 to 21 incidents. This decline may reflect seasonal factors, such as shorter evenings reducing opportunities for late-night incidents. Conversely, drug-related crimes surged by 100%, rising from 0 to 1 incident, a spike that could indicate emerging local challenges. Bishop's Cleeve’s rate of violence and sexual offences (1.3 per 1,000) is 49% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (0.9 per 1,000) is 15% below the national figure. These discrepancies highlight the area’s distinct crime profile, where community policing and lower population density may mitigate certain types of crime. A resident would find the 75% deficit in vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) particularly noteworthy, as it suggests effective measures in securing parked vehicles, linked to the area’s built-up character and limited commercial zones.

Bishop's Cleeve's crime rate in November 2025 fell to 3.3 per 1,000 residents, a 27.3% decrease from the previous month's 4.5. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with the overall rate 54.8% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 2 crimes per day across its population of 16,175, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of 1 crime for every 305 residents. This low frequency aligns with the built-up area’s character, where community cohesion and limited nightlife may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. While the UK average includes higher rates of vehicle crime and burglary, Bishop's Cleeve’s 75% and 67% deficits in those categories respectively suggest a different crime profile shaped by local demographics and infrastructure. The monthly exposure figure, though abstract, offers a tangible sense of safety: over the course of November, a resident had a 1-in-305 chance of being directly affected by a reported crime, a statistic that contrasts sharply with UK-wide figures where such exposure is significantly higher.