Churchdown Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Churchdown's crime rate in December 2025 stood at 5.4 per 1,000 residents, a figure 22.9% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This performance places the area among the safer built-up regions in the UK, though local patterns reveal a combination of crime types and seasonal influences. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 43% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (20.3%) and shoplifting (12.7%). The dominance of violent crime may be partially explained by the area's proximity to Tewkesbury's town centre, where increased foot traffic and social interactions during the festive season could contribute to higher rates of such offences. However, Churchdown's overall safety is underscored by its lower-than-average exposure to property crimes, with burglary at 0.3 per 1,000 residents and shoplifting at 0.7 per 1,000, both below UK averages. The seasonal context of December—marked by Christmas shopping, dark evenings, and holiday-related absences—likely influenced crime trends, with shoplifting and anti-social behaviour spiking due to increased retail activity and social gatherings. Meanwhile, the decline in criminal damage and arson by 40% suggests that temporary factors, such as heightened community vigilance during the festive period, may have played a role in reducing these incidents. The area's performance highlights the importance of localised factors in shaping crime patterns, even within broader national trends.

December 2025 saw notable changes in Churchdown's crime profile, with robbery rates doubling from zero to one incident, marking a 100% increase. Shoplifting also rose sharply by 66.7%, from six to ten incidents, a trend that may reflect increased foot traffic during the Christmas shopping season. Conversely, other crime categories showed declines, including a 66.7% drop in 'other crime' from three to one incident. These shifts contrast with the UK average for violence and sexual offences, which Churchdown's rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents is 11% below. However, anti-social behaviour in Churchdown (1.1 per 1,000) is 18% higher than the UK average, a discrepancy that may be linked to local social dynamics or seasonal gatherings. The decrease in criminal damage and arson by 40% (from five to three incidents) could indicate successful community initiatives or temporary reductions in vandalism during the festive period.

Churchdown's crime rate remained stable in December 2025, matching the previous month's figure of 5.4 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests no abrupt shifts in local crime patterns, though seasonal factors may still influence specific incidents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three crimes per day, a figure that reflects the built-up nature of Churchdown within Tewkesbury. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 185 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average. This statistic, when contextualised against Churchdown's population of 14,647, highlights the area's relatively safer profile compared to national trends. The stability in crime rate contrasts with the UK's typically higher December figures, which often see spikes due to festive season activity. However, Churchdown's lower exposure rate may partly explain its resilience, due to community-focused policing or the area's smaller, more cohesive population structure.