Brockworth Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Brockworth's crime profile in January 2026 reveals a striking dominance of violent crime over property crime, a pattern that may reflect local social dynamics and seasonal factors. With a total crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents, the area remains 11.8% below the UK average of 6.8, though the composition of crimes differs significantly. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 46% of all incidents, with 40 cases reported, while property crimes represented just 19% of the total. This imbalance suggests that community safety concerns in Brockworth may be more closely tied to interpersonal conflicts than to theft or burglary. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours—likely contributes to the pattern, though the specific reasons for the elevated violence rate remain unclear. Anti-social behaviour, which saw an 187.5% increase from December, was the second most common category, with 23 incidents reported. This surge, combined with the 200% rise in burglary, indicates potential shifts in criminal activity that may be linked to local events or policing strategies. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.5 per 1,000, yet Brockworth's rate of 2.7 per 1,000 is 8% higher, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in areas where violent incidents are concentrated. While property crime rates for vehicle theft and burglary were below UK averages, the overall dominance of violent crime raises questions about the effectiveness of current prevention measures and the social factors driving such incidents in this built-up area within Tewkesbury.

Violent crime accounted for 46% of all incidents in January 2026, outpacing property crime by more than double. This imbalance, with 40 violent crimes compared to 17 property crimes, contrasts sharply with the UK average where violence constitutes 2.5 per 1,000 residents. Brockworth's violent crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 was 8% above the UK average, suggesting local factors may contribute to this disparity. Anti-social behaviour saw the most dramatic increase, rising 187.5% from 8 to 23 incidents, a shift that could reflect post-holiday social dynamics or changes in community policing focus. Burglary also surged by 200%, with three incidents reported in January after none in December, indicating a potential seasonal vulnerability in residential security. Theft from the person, which had not occurred in December, rose by 100% to one incident, highlighting the need for awareness around personal safety in public spaces.

Brockworth's crime rate in January 2026 rose 61.2% compared to December 2025, moving from 3.7 to 6.0 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though significant, remains 11.8% below the UK average of 6.8. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly three crimes per day, a figure that may reflect seasonal patterns and local dynamics. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 168 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the frequency of incidents for local residents. Brockworth's population of 14,628 means that the 87 total crimes represent a relatively low proportion of the population, though the rise from the previous month suggests shifts in criminal activity or reporting patterns. The increase in anti-social behaviour and burglary, combined with a drop in other crime, indicates potential changes in community engagement or policing priorities that warrant closer attention to local conditions.