Brockworth Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Brockworth's crime profile in December 2023, accounting for 51.3% of all reported crimes and 2.7 per 1,000 residents. This category, though 3% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, remained the primary driver of crime in the built-up area within Tewkesbury. The overall crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000—26.4% below the UK average—reflects a broader trend of lower incident rates compared to national benchmarks, despite the localised spike in violent crime. Seasonal factors likely contributed to this pattern, with Christmas shopping and the party season creating conditions conducive to violence and public order issues. The area's relatively low property crime rate (19 total) contrasts with the higher proportion of violent incidents, a dynamic consistent with a small urban centre where interpersonal conflicts may dominate over property-related offences. While other theft (14 incidents) surged to 1.0 per 1,000—69% above the UK average—it remains a fraction of the total crime count. Anti-social behaviour (11 cases) and public order offences (4) also saw notable increases, though the latter category was 38% below the UK average. The seasonal context of December—dark evenings, holiday-related activity, and empty homes—may have influenced these trends, with the sharp rise in public order incidents linked to increased alcohol-related incidents during the festive period. However, the overall safety profile of Brockworth, as evidenced by its 26.4% gap from the UK average, suggests that targeted interventions in violent crime and public order management could further reduce incidents while maintaining the area's relatively low crime baseline.

December 2023 saw sharp increases in public order offences (+300%) and other theft (+250%), with the latter category now 69% above the UK average. Violence and sexual offences, which make up 51.3% of all crimes, were 3% above the UK average rate of 2.6 per 1,000, indicating a localised spike in this category. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell by 83.3% from November, likely due to seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity during colder weather. The drop in vehicle crime (-77.8%) and burglary (-50%) suggests fewer opportunities for these offences during the holiday period, when homes are often unoccupied. A resident would find the 26.4% gap between Brockworth's rate and the UK average (7.2 per 1,000) particularly noteworthy, as it reflects a relative safety advantage despite the localised increases in specific crime types.

Brockworth's crime rate in December 2023 rose by 44.4% compared to November 2023, moving from 3.7 to 5.3 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though significant, still places the area 26.4% below the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000. Locally, this translates to roughly 3 crimes reported per day over the month, a figure that may seem high but is contextually manageable for a built-up area of 14,628 residents. Over the course of December, one crime was reported for every 188 residents, a monthly exposure that underscores the need for community vigilance during the festive season. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the rate is lower than the UK average, the absolute number of crimes—78 in total—reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in a relatively small geographic area. This contrast between local and national statistics highlights the importance of localized crime analysis, as national averages may not fully capture the nuances of a specific neighbourhood's dynamics.