Churchdown Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Churchdown’s crime profile in February 2025 reveals a distinct emphasis on violent and public order offences, a pattern that diverges from the UK average and offers insight into the area’s social dynamics. With a crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000—17.9% below the UK average of 6.7—the area maintains a generally safer profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 45% of all crimes, a rate (2.5 per 1,000) that is 6% above the UK average, suggesting localized challenges in addressing interpersonal conflict. Public order offences, at 13.8% of total crimes, rose sharply to 1.1 per 1,000, 82% above the UK average, potentially reflecting seasonal factors such as low outdoor activity and increased indoor gatherings during winter. This contrast with lower-than-average rates for property crimes, including shoplifting (3% below UK average) and burglary (26% below UK average), indicates a combination of community characteristics and crime types. The seasonal context of February—a pre-spring lull with limited outdoor engagement—may have amplified public order issues while reducing opportunities for property crime, such as vehicle theft. This mix of crime types, with violent offences dominating, aligns with the profile of a built-up area within Tewkesbury, where social hubs and limited commercial activity could contribute to interpersonal tensions. However, the overall rate’s position below the UK average underscores the effectiveness of local crime prevention efforts, even as specific categories like public order require targeted attention.

February saw sharp increases in burglary (+200%), shoplifting (+125%), and public order offences (+120%), driven by factors such as pre-spring social activity and seasonal shifts. Violent crimes remained the largest category (45% of total), with a rate of 2.5 per 1,000—6% above the UK average—highlighting persistent challenges in managing interpersonal crime. Conversely, anti-social behaviour decreased by 10% (10 → 9), and other theft fell 57% below the UK average, indicating localized success in addressing certain issues. The 82% increase in public order offences compared to the UK average (0.4 vs 1.1 per 1,000) may partly explain the overall rate’s rise, as such incidents often escalate during winter months. Residents may find the 3 crimes per day statistic particularly relevant, offering a daily benchmark for local safety awareness.

Churchdown’s crime rate in February 2025 rose 29.1% compared to 4.2 per 1,000 in January, reflecting a shift in local patterns. On average, 3 crimes occurred daily in the area, a figure that, while locally specific, highlights the pace of incidents in a built-up area. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for every 183 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Churchdown in a moderate range relative to its population size. This statistic, though not directly comparable to national figures, provides a tangible sense of risk for residents. The increase in crime rate contrasts with the area’s generally lower-than-UK-average levels, suggesting temporary factors—such as seasonal transitions or localized events—may have influenced activity. The population context also reveals that Churchdown’s 14,647 residents experienced a crime rate 17.9% below the UK average, underscoring the area’s relative safety despite the recent uptick.