Tewkesbury Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Tewkesbury's crime rate in October 2023 stood at 5.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 36.3% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This marked contrast with national trends reflects the area's unique characteristics, particularly its status as a largely rural district with a mix of historic market town infrastructure and low-density housing. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40% of all reported incidents, though this category remained 22% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences followed as the next most prevalent categories, both significantly underperforming national benchmarks. Seasonal factors may have played a role in these patterns: with clocks going back in October and Halloween approaching, darker evenings likely influenced the frequency of incidents typically reported in lower-light conditions. However, the data also reveals an unusual spike in 'other crime' — a category that includes unclassified or less common offences — which was 43% above the UK average. This anomaly warrants further analysis, though it may be partially explained by local variations in policing priorities or reporting practices. The overall crime profile suggests a community where violent crime is lower than national averages, but other, less typical forms of crime are represented. This divergence from UK-wide trends could be linked to Tewkesbury's character as a relatively tranquil area with limited urban density, where specific types of incidents may be more visible or reportable due to the local population's demographics or the town's geographic isolation.

October 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with burglary increasing by 33.3% compared to the previous month, driven by a rise from 21 to 28 reported incidents. This surge, though still below the UK average for burglary, may be linked to seasonal factors such as increased home occupancy during the autumn period. Conversely, shoplifting dropped sharply by 43.9%, likely influenced by Halloween preparations reducing opportunities for such crimes. The category of 'other theft' also rose by 17.9%, possibly reflecting increased activity in areas with higher foot traffic during October's festive season. A significant decrease in drug-related offences — down 53.3% from 15 to 7 incidents — could indicate either improved enforcement or shifting patterns in local drug markets. 'other crime' — a category that includes unclassified or less common offences — was 43% above the UK average, an unusual outlier that may require closer examination. This category's elevation, combined with the relatively low rates of more typical crimes like vehicle theft (62% below UK averages), suggests a combination of local factors influencing crime reporting and occurrence. For residents, the 33.3% increase in burglary underscores the need for vigilance during the winter months, when such crimes often peak.

Tewkesbury's crime rate in October 2023 was 5.1 per 1,000 residents, a 10.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.7 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the typical seasonal pattern observed in many UK towns, where crime rates tend to dip in the autumn as outdoor activities decrease. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 17 crimes per day, a figure that may seem high to some residents but is contextually lower than many comparable towns. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 195 residents experienced a reported crime — a statistic that, while indicative of the local crime environment, must be interpreted in light of Tewkesbury's population of 101,949. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which is not provided in the data but can be inferred to be significantly higher. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Tewkesbury's residents face a lower risk of encountering crime than the national average, though this is tempered by the unusual concentration of 'other crime' incidents. The town's relatively low population density and rural character likely contribute to its overall lower crime rates, but the anomaly in the 'other crime' category suggests that local factors — such as specific policing strategies or community reporting habits — may be influencing the data in ways that differ from broader national trends.