Churchdown Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 14,647, 76 crimes reported in October 2024 equate to one crime occurring for roughly every 193 residents. This rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents is 35.8% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, marking Churchdown as one of the safer built-up areas in England. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (24 incidents, 31.6% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (21 incidents, 27.6%) and shoplifting (9 incidents, 11.8%). These figures align with seasonal patterns in October, when darker evenings and Halloween events may contribute to increased anti-social behaviour and public order issues. Violent crime rates in Churchdown (1.6 per 1,000) are 40% below the UK average for this category, consistent with the area’s lower population density and community-focused policing initiatives. Property crime remains relatively low, with shoplifting and burglary rates both under UK averages, possibly reflecting the area’s mix of residential and commercial zones with limited high-traffic retail hubs. The overall crime profile suggests a balance between local community engagement and the challenges of managing seasonal activity in a built-up area.

October 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, including a 61.5% increase in anti-social behaviour (from 13 to 21 incidents) and 100% rises in both drug-related offences and robbery (each from zero to one incident). These increases may reflect the impact of Halloween events and the transition to darker evenings, which can amplify public order issues. Conversely, burglary and other crime categories decreased by 50% and 33.3% respectively, possibly due to seasonal factors or targeted community awareness campaigns. The category of violence and sexual offences, though still the most common crime type, remained 40% below the UK average (1.6 vs 2.7 per 1,000), highlighting Churchdown’s comparative safety in this area. Anti-social behaviour, however, exceeded the UK average by 9% (1.4 vs 1.3 per 1,000), suggesting localized pressures that may require focused interventions. The sharp rise in drug-related offences—despite being a single incident—signals a potential emerging trend warranting further monitoring, particularly given the area’s proximity to Tewkesbury’s transport links.

Churchdown’s crime rate in October 2024 (5.2 per 1,000) represented a 15.1% increase from the previous month’s rate of 4.5 per 1,000, though it remains significantly below the UK average. This rise corresponds to a daily crime count of approximately 2 incidents per day, a figure that contextualizes the pace of criminal activity within the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 193 residents—a rate that underscores the area’s relative safety compared to national benchmarks. When scaled to the local population, this means that for every 1,000 residents, there are just 5.2 crimes, compared to 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents nationally. This disparity is particularly evident in violent crime, where Churchdown’s rate is 40% below the UK average. However, the 9% excess in anti-social behaviour compared to the UK average highlights a specific challenge in maintaining public order. For residents, these statistics suggest that while Churchdown remains a low-crime environment, targeted efforts to address anti-social behaviour and monitor emerging issues like drug-related offences may be necessary to sustain this safety record.