Churchdown Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Churchdown's crime rate for March 2025 stood at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 29.5% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. This figure reflects a consistent pattern of low criminal activity in this built-up area within Tewkesbury, where infrastructure and community policing likely play a role in maintaining safety. The most prevalent category of crime was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 49.4% of all reported incidents (40 cases). This category's rate (2.7 per 1,000) was 1% below the UK average, indicating a slightly better performance than the national benchmark. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 18.5% of total crimes (15 cases), with its rate (1.0 per 1,000) 20% below the UK average. The seasonal transition to spring, with longer evenings and the start of daylight saving time, may influence patterns of activity. While violence remains the dominant category, the low rate of property crimes — particularly shoplifting (0.4 per 1,000, 41% below UK average) and burglary (0.1 per 1,000, 64% below UK average) — suggests effective local measures in protecting property. However, the sharp rise in vehicle crime and bicycle theft highlights the need for targeted interventions in these areas. The overall stability in the crime rate, combined with specific categories performing significantly below national averages, illustrates a community that is generally safe but requires continued attention to emerging trends.

The most striking month-on-month shift occurred in vehicle crime, which doubled from one to two incidents — a 100% increase. Bicycle theft also saw a 100% rise, with one reported case in March after none in February. These spikes may reflect seasonal factors, such as longer evenings and increased cycling activity as spring begins. Conversely, burglary dropped sharply by two-thirds (3 → 1), possibly due to heightened awareness during the transition to daylight saving time. Anti-social behaviour surged by 66.7% (9 → 15), indicating a significant rise in community disturbances. This category's rate (1.0 per 1,000) remains 20% below the UK average, suggesting local efforts to manage such incidents are effective. The decline in public order offences (11 → 6, -45.5%) and other theft (3 → 2, -33.3%) further illustrates a mixed picture of activity. Violence and sexual offences (40 cases) remain the most common category, accounting for nearly half of all crimes reported — a figure 1% below the UK average.

Churchdown's crime rate remained stable at 5.5 per 1,000 in March 2025, matching the previous month's figure. This consistency suggests no major fluctuations in overall criminal activity over the past 30 days. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three crimes per day — a figure that, while low, reflects the persistent presence of minor incidents. When scaled to the population of 14,647 residents, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 181 residents. This metric provides a tangible sense of risk for locals, placing Churchdown well below the UK average. The stability in rates contrasts with some categories showing sharp swings, though these are balanced by declines elsewhere. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while individual incidents remain rare, the cumulative effect across the community is still measurable. This low monthly exposure aligns with Churchdown's status as a relatively low-crime built-up area within Tewkesbury, where infrastructure and local policing likely contribute to sustained safety levels.