Tewkesbury Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Tewkesbury's crime profile in June 2024 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property-related offences that differs from the UK average. With a total crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents—26.8% below the national average—the town's approach to crime prevention appears to be working. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime mix, accounting for 34.5% of all incidents, a proportion significantly higher than the UK's 24% for this category. This suggests a localised challenge in addressing interpersonal conflicts, possibly influenced by the town's historic character and the seasonal influx of visitors during the summer months. Anti-social behaviour followed with 26.5% of all crimes, a figure that exceeds the UK average by 14%, indicating a need for targeted interventions in public spaces. Shoplifting, at 7.4% of total crimes, was 35% below the UK rate, reflecting the effectiveness of retail security measures in Tewkesbury's market areas. The town's low levels of vehicle crime—78% below the UK average—may be attributed to its compact layout and limited car dependency, while the absence of significant drug-related incidents (52% below the UK average) points to effective community policing strategies. Seasonal factors appear to play a role in shaping these patterns: as June marks the start of the summer season, the longer daylight hours likely reduce opportunities for crimes of opportunity. However, the increase in anti-social behaviour may be linked to the rise in transient populations visiting historic sites and participating in local events. This combination of resident and visitor activity underscores the need for adaptive policing strategies that account for both the town's character and the seasonal rhythms of its community.

June 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Shoplifting incidents increased by 40.6%, rising from 32 to 45, marking the largest single-category rise. This surge may be linked to the start of the summer season, when retail activity intensifies in Tewkesbury's historic high streets and market areas. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 35.0%, from 20 to 13, possibly due to increased police patrols or changes in parking patterns during the warmer weather. The crime mix also revealed a striking divergence from the UK average: violence and sexual offences in Tewkesbury were 24% below the national rate, while anti-social behaviour was 14% above. This imbalance suggests a localised focus on addressing disorderly conduct, which may be exacerbated by the influx of summer visitors. Possession of weapons rose by 100%, a sharp increase from 2 to 4 incidents, though this remains a rare occurrence overall.

Tewkesbury's crime rate in June 2024 stood at 6.0 per 1,000 residents, a 9.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.6. This decline aligns with the summer season's typical patterns, where longer daylight hours and increased tourism may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. Daily crime activity averaged 20 incidents per day, a figure that reflects the town's relatively low overall crime rate compared to the UK average. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 167 residents, illustrating the monthly exposure risk for local residents. This statistic contextualises crime within the population scale, showing that while incidents are recorded, the frequency remains manageable for a town of Tewkesbury's size. The reduction in vehicle crime and robbery further supports the notion of seasonal shifts influencing crime patterns, with fewer incidents likely linked to reduced evening activity and increased foot traffic in public spaces.