Tewkesbury Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Tewkesbury during June 2023 reveals a distinct pattern shaped by the town's character as a historic market town with a mix of residential and tourist areas. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36.2% of all reported crimes, significantly higher than the UK average of 28% for this category. This suggests a local concentration of incidents possibly linked to the town's social dynamics during summer, when visitor numbers increase. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences followed, contributing 17.7% and 9.3% respectively—both well below UK averages, indicating effective local policing or community engagement in these areas. The relatively low rates of property crimes compared to violent crimes contrast with many UK towns, where property crime often dominates. This imbalance may reflect Tewkesbury's lower population density and strong community networks, which could contribute to reduced opportunities for burglary or vehicle crime. Seasonal factors appear to influence the crime profile: with June marking the start of the summer season, the town's historic sites and open spaces may attract more visitors, increasing opportunities for public order incidents. However, the overall crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents—30.6% below the UK average—suggests that local measures such as community policing or targeted interventions may be maintaining a relatively safe environment despite seasonal pressures.

June 2023 saw a sharp increase in robbery, theft from the person, and bicycle theft, each rising by 300% or 100% compared to May. This jump in violent crimes like robbery—now at 4 incidents compared to 1 in May—raises questions about potential seasonal triggers, such as increased foot traffic during summer events or the presence of unattended valuables in public spaces. While violent crime remains 28% below the UK average, the significant monthly increase in robbery may warrant closer attention from local authorities. The breakdown of crime types also highlights Tewkesbury's unique profile: property crimes like burglary and vehicle crime are 6% to 57% below UK averages, due to the town's lower population density and limited commercial zones compared to larger urban areas. Conversely, 'other crime'—a category encompassing less common offences—was 33% above the UK average, suggesting either underreporting in other areas or specific local issues requiring further investigation. The dominance of violence and sexual offences (36.2% of total crimes) over property crimes contrasts with the UK's broader trend, where property crimes typically account for a larger share. This could reflect Tewkesbury's focus on community policing or the nature of local disputes, though further analysis would be needed to confirm.

Tewkesbury's crime rate rose 20.4% from 4.9 per 1,000 in May to 5.9 per 1,000 in June, marking a notable upward trend despite remaining well below the UK average. This increase may be linked to seasonal factors such as the start of summer, which typically brings more visitors to historic sites and open spaces. On a daily basis, the town experienced approximately 20 crimes per day in June—a figure that, while low compared to larger urban centres, could signal a need for vigilance during peak tourist periods. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 169 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains significantly lower than the UK's average, which would be higher given Tewkesbury's overall lower crime rate. When scaled to the town's population of 101,949, this suggests that residents are less likely to encounter crime compared to the UK average, though the sharp increase in robbery and theft-related offences may indicate localized vulnerabilities. The town's lower rates of property crimes—particularly burglary (5.6% of total crimes) and vehicle crime (3.8% of total crimes)—suggest that its relatively rural character and limited commercial zones may contribute to reduced opportunities for such offences compared to more densely populated areas.