Tewkesbury Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In February 2024, Tewkesbury recorded 480 crimes, equating to 4.7 incidents per 1,000 residents—33.8% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This rate reflects a consistently lower crime profile for the area, particularly notable given its status as a largely rural district with a population of 101,949. The breakdown of crimes reveals that violence and sexual offences dominated, accounting for 41.3% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (17.9%) and public order offences (8.8%). These figures are significantly lower than the UK averages for each category, with violence and sexual offences at 24% below the national rate. The seasonal context of February—a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may contribute to the relatively low crime levels observed. While property crimes accounted for 28.7% of total incidents (138 cases), violent crimes (198 cases) remained the most prevalent category, suggesting a focus on interpersonal conflicts rather than economic crimes. This pattern is consistent with Tewkesbury's character as a quieter, less densely populated area, where community cohesion and limited urban density may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. The overall crime rate, however, still requires contextualisation within the broader UK framework, where higher-density areas often see more frequent reporting of similar offences.

February 2024 saw a 100% increase in bicycle theft, rising from zero to three incidents—a sharp uptick that may reflect seasonal patterns as winter cycling activity wanes. Shoplifting also rose by 23.8%, climbing from 21 to 26 cases, potentially linked to pre-spring retail planning or targeted theft in local stores. Conversely, other crime fell by 57.1%, dropping from 21 to 9 incidents, suggesting a reduction in less defined or opportunistic offences. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.9 per 1,000, remained 24% below the UK average, consistent with Tewkesbury's generally lower crime profile. Anti-social behaviour, another major category, was 24% below the UK rate, highlighting the area's comparatively calm social environment. These shifts illustrate how specific crime types can fluctuate monthly while maintaining an overall trend of lower-than-average rates.

Tewkesbury's crime rate in February 2024 fell to 4.7 per 1,000 residents, a 5.8% decline from the previous month's 5.0 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with the winter lull typical for the area, where reduced outdoor activity and pre-spring quietude may temper crime opportunities. On a daily basis, the district saw approximately 17 crimes reported each day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. When scaled to the population of 101,949, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 212 residents—a ratio that underscores the relatively low crime burden compared to national averages. This monthly aggregate highlights the manageable scale of crime in Tewkesbury, even as specific categories like shoplifting and bicycle theft show notable fluctuations. The population-scaled perspective further reinforces that the area's crime profile remains distinct from larger urban centres, where higher density and different socioeconomic dynamics often drive more frequent incidents.