Churchdown Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Churchdown's crime rate in June 2025 stood at 5.1 per 1,000, placing the area 37% below the UK average of 8.1. This marked divergence from national trends underscores the area's unique crime profile, shaped by its status as a built-up district within Tewkesbury. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 54.7% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (21.3%) and criminal damage and arson (5.3%). These figures suggest a pattern where interpersonal conflicts and disorderly conduct dominate, unlike in more urban or tourist-heavy regions where theft or property crime might be more prevalent. Seasonal factors may have influenced these trends: June, as the start of summer, typically sees increased outdoor activity, which could contribute to higher rates of violence and anti-social behaviour in areas with public spaces or community events. However, Churchdown's rate for violence and sexual offences remains 2% below the UK average, indicating that local conditions—such as strong community ties, effective policing, or the absence of high-risk demographics—likely play a role in mitigating these incidents. The low levels of property crime, particularly shoplifting (4.0% of total) and burglary (1.3% of total), further differentiate Churchdown from national patterns, where such crimes are more common in commercial or densely populated zones. This suggests that the area's built-up character, with lower foot traffic in retail areas, may reduce opportunities for property-related offences. Overall, the data illustrates a relatively safe environment, though the rise in violent crime warrants attention to whether underlying social or economic factors are emerging.

June 2025 saw a 51.9% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 27 to 41 incidents. This surge, while significant, still places the rate at 2.8 per 1,000—2% below the UK average for this category. Concurrently, burglary rates doubled from zero to one incident, marking a 100% increase. These figures highlight an unusual concentration of violent crime relative to other categories, which collectively accounted for just 43% of the total crime tally. Anti-social behaviour. to 16 incidents, remained below the UK average by 23%. The sharp rise in violence contrasts with a 55.6% drop in public order offences, which fell from nine to four. For residents, the most striking data point may be the 37% gap between Churchdown's overall rate and the UK average, a disparity that persists despite the increase in violent crime. This suggests systemic factors—such as community cohesion or policing strategies—may contribute to the area's consistently lower crime levels compared to national trends.

Churchdown's crime rate remained stable in June 2025, showing a -1.3% decrease from the previous month's 5.2 per 1,000 to the current 5.1 per 1,000. This consistency suggests no major shifts in crime patterns over the short term, though the overall rate continues to reflect a marked divergence from national trends. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the low level of criminal activity in a built-up area with a population of 14,647. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 195 residents—a ratio that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to both local and national benchmarks. This figure is particularly meaningful for residents, as it provides a tangible sense of the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives. The stability in the rate, coupled with the area's consistently low crime profile, reinforces the notion that Churchdown operates as a safer environment than the UK average, though ongoing vigilance remains necessary to maintain this status.