Churchdown Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In March 2024, Churchdown recorded a crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 36.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This overall rate, while higher than February's 3.5 per 1,000, remains significantly lower than the national benchmark. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47.9% of all reported incidents (34 cases) and had a rate of 2.3 per 1,000, 14% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed with 10 cases (14.1% of total crimes) at 0.7 per 1,000, 40% below the UK rate. Shoplifting made up 11.3% of all crimes (8 cases) with a rate of 0.6 per 1,000, just 2% below the UK average. The seasonal transition to spring, with longer evenings and the clocks changing, may have influenced crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences typically rise in areas with active nightlife, though Churchdown's rate remains lower than the UK average. Anti-social behaviour's significant deficit compared to the UK rate could reflect the area's character as a built-up part of Tewkesbury, where community engagement and local initiatives may contribute to lower levels of disruptive incidents. However, the sharp increase in burglary, which will be explored in the highlights section, suggests a need for further analysis of local factors such as property security and seasonal activity patterns.

March 2024 saw a 500% surge in burglary cases, jumping from 1 to 6 incidents. This dramatic increase represents the most significant month-on-month swing in the area and may partly explain the overall rise in the crime rate. Bicycle theft also doubled, with one reported incident compared to zero in February, while 'other crime' cases jumped from 0 to 4. These shifts contrast with a 50% decline in public order offences, which fell from 4 to 2. Violent crimes remained the largest category, accounting for 47.9% of all incidents, but their rate (2.3 per 1,000) is 14% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.7 per 1,000, is 40% below the UK rate, suggesting a generally lower prevalence of such incidents in Churchdown compared to the national picture. Residents may find the burglary increase particularly concerning, as it is the most substantial change in the dataset and could indicate a need for enhanced security measures in the area.

Churchdown's crime rate rose to 4.9 per 1,000 residents in March 2024, a 39.4% increase from 3.5 per 1,000 in February. This translates to roughly 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that remains well below the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 206 residents, a monthly exposure rate that reflects the area's relatively low overall crime levels. With a population of 14,647, the increase in crime rate is distributed across a larger base, meaning individual residents face a lower risk compared to areas with higher population density. The shift from February to March also aligns with seasonal patterns, as longer evenings and the transition to spring may influence outdoor activity and crime dynamics. However, the most significant change in the comparison period is the dramatic rise in burglary, which will be explored in the highlights section.