Tewkesbury Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Tewkesbury’s September 2023 crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents places it 28.7% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, underscoring the area’s relatively low crime profile. The breakdown of crime types reveals a dominance of violent offences, with 230 incidents (39.5% of total) compared to property crimes (173, 29.7%). This stark imbalance between violent and property crimes may reflect the area’s social dynamics, with factors such as population density, community engagement, and local infrastructure potentially contributing to the prevalence of violent incidents. The seasonal context of September—marking the transition to darker evenings and the start of the academic year—could also influence crime patterns, with increased social activity and altered routines contributing to higher rates of violent offences. Anti-social behaviour (14.8% of total crimes) and public order issues (9.6%) further highlight the need for community-focused interventions. Violent crimes in Tewkesbury remain 16% below the UK average, suggesting that local initiatives or demographic characteristics may be mitigating some of the risks associated with violent crime. However, the significant rise in drug-related offences and weapons possession raises questions about the effectiveness of current enforcement strategies and the potential for targeted criminal activity in specific areas. The overall crime rate, while lower than national averages, indicates that Tewkesbury is not immune to broader trends, and the interplay between local conditions and national patterns will require ongoing analysis.

September 2023 saw a 400% surge in drug-related crimes, with incidents rising from 3 to 15, a stark increase that may reflect seasonal factors or targeted activity. Concurrently, possession of weapons rose by 133.3%, moving from 3 to 7 cases, a shift that could signal evolving criminal trends or heightened enforcement efforts. In contrast, burglary fell by 40.0%, dropping from 35 to 21 incidents, linked to increased community vigilance or seasonal changes in property crime patterns. The balance between property and violent crimes also shifted, with violent crimes (230) accounting for 39.5% of total incidents, compared to property crimes (173) at 29.7%. This suggests a marked dominance of violent crime, which is 16% below the UK average for this category. Such a contrast may indicate that local factors—such as the area’s character or seasonal dynamics—are influencing crime types disproportionately. For residents, the daily crime rate of 19 incidents provides a concrete benchmark for understanding local security challenges. The significant rise in drug-related offences, despite a general decline in overall crime, deserves closer attention to underlying causes.

Tewkesbury’s September 2023 crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents marks a 4.0% increase from August’s 5.5 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend in local crime statistics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 19 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within a localised timeframe. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 175 residents, a statistic that provides a tangible sense of the scale of crime relative to the population. This monthly exposure rate, while lower than the UK average, highlights the need for ongoing monitoring of trends. The population-scaled perspective underscores that while Tewkesbury’s crime profile remains relatively safe compared to national benchmarks, the shift in monthly figures may indicate seasonal or situational factors influencing local patterns. These figures, when combined with the breakdown of crime types, offer a more nuanced understanding of the area’s security landscape. The daily crime rate serves as a concrete benchmark for residents, helping to contextualise the frequency of incidents within the community’s daily life.