Churchdown Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

December 2023 presented a mixed picture for crime in Churchdown, with the overall rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents remaining 26.4% below the UK average. This figure, while showing an 18.5% month-on-month increase from November, continues to position the area as one of the safer built-up regions within Tewkesbury. The crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences (44.2% of all crimes), a category that remains 12% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 13.0% of incidents, also significantly lower than the national rate, a pattern consistent with Churchdown's semi-rural character and lower population density. Seasonal factors likely influenced the data, with Christmas shopping and party season contributing to a 22% increase in shoplifting compared to the UK average. However, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson (+200%) and other theft (+100%) suggests emerging localised issues. The area's relatively low vehicle crime (78% below UK average) may reflect limited parking infrastructure or reduced foot traffic during the holiday period. These trends, while not unprecedented, highlight the need for continued monitoring as seasonal patterns shift into the new year.

December 2023 saw sharp increases in criminal damage and arson (+200%), other theft (+100%), and other crime (+100%), reflecting a notable shift in the crime profile. These spikes may partly explain the overall 18.5% rise in the area's crime rate compared to November, despite a 50% drop in burglary and a 33.3% decrease in vehicle crime. The breakdown reveals that violence and sexual offences remain the dominant category (44.2% of all crimes), though this type is 12% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, at 13.0% of total crimes, is also 25% below the UK rate, a trend consistent with Churchdown's built-up area status within Tewkesbury. The 22% increase in shoplifting compared to the UK average, however, suggests localized pressures in retail areas during the festive season.

Churchdown's December 2023 crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents marks an 18.5% rise from the previous month's 4.4 per 1,000, reflecting a shift in local patterns. This increase, while notable, still places the area 26.4% below the UK average, highlighting its continued relative safety. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly two crimes per day in December, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents without overemphasising their frequency. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 190 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the low density of incidents in a community of 14,647 people. This statistic, when viewed alongside the area’s built-up character within Tewkesbury, suggests that while localised issues may emerge, broader systemic risks remain subdued compared to national trends.