Tewkesbury Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Tewkesbury's crime profile in August 2024, accounting for 38.8% of all reported crimes. This category alone contributes nearly 2.2 crimes per 1,000 residents, significantly below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. The overall crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 for the area remains 31.7% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, a consistent trend reflecting Tewkesbury's relatively low crime environment. Anti-social behaviour follows closely with 26.2% of total crimes, slightly above the UK average but showing a 4% gap. The seasonal context of August as a peak holiday month may partly explain patterns in crime, with empty homes during holidays potentially increasing burglary risks. However, property crimes remain low, with burglary at 0.2 per 1,000 (38% below UK average) and shoplifting at 0.2 per 1,000 (72% below UK average). This suggests that Tewkesbury's community policing efforts and the town's character as a historic market town with a strong sense of community likely contribute to its lower crime rates compared to larger urban centres. The breakdown of violent crimes, which includes assault and sexual offences, highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas with high foot traffic, such as the town centre and local parks, where incidents are more likely to occur during the busy summer months.

August 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories compared to July. Drug-related crimes surged by 300%, rising from three to 12 incidents—a sharp increase that may reflect seasonal changes in substance use patterns or heightened police visibility. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 8.8%, with 149 reports, possibly linked to increased social activity during the summer holidays. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 48.7%, from 39 to 20 incidents, due to stricter retail security measures or fewer tourists in the area. Bicycle theft plummeted by 66.7%, from three to one report, which could indicate improved bike storage solutions or reduced demand during the summer months. The town's performance against UK averages reveals notable disparities: while anti-social behaviour is 4% above the national average, violent crimes are 18% below, and property crimes such as burglary and shoplifting are significantly lower—by 38% and 72% respectively. These figures suggest that Tewkesbury's crime mix leans heavily towards violent offences rather than property crimes, a contrast to many UK areas where theft dominates. For residents, the 300% increase in drug-related crimes is a critical insight, indicating a need for community awareness around substance use and its associated risks during peak holiday periods.

Tewkesbury's August 2024 crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 represents a 3.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.8 per 1,000, reflecting a slight but consistent trend towards lower crime levels. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 18 crimes per day, a figure that, while seemingly high, is distributed across a population of 101,949 residents. This translates to a monthly exposure rate of one reported crime for every 179 residents, a statistic that places Tewkesbury well below the national average for most crime categories. When compared to the UK average, Tewkesbury's performance in specific areas is striking: violent crimes are 18% below the UK average, property crimes are 38–72% below, and public order offences are 52% below. These figures suggest that the town's crime profile is markedly different from the UK average, with a lower prevalence of property-related crimes and a relatively higher incidence of violent offences. This could be attributed to Tewkesbury's character as a historic market town with a strong community presence, which may deter property crime but does not eliminate the risks of interpersonal violence in public spaces. The 3.0% month-on-month decrease in overall crime, combined with the town's consistently lower rates compared to the UK, indicates that local policing strategies and community engagement efforts are likely contributing to the area's safer environment.