Tewkesbury Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Tewkesbury's crime rate in October 2024 stood at 5.1 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 37% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This marked disparity underscores the area's relatively low crime environment compared to the national context. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 33% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 22.7%. These figures align with the local character of Tewkesbury, a historic market town with a strong sense of community and limited exposure to high-density urban crime drivers such as late-night entertainment venues. The seasonal context of October, with its darker evenings and Halloween celebrations, may have contributed to a slight uptick in certain categories, though the overall rate remains significantly below the UK average. The town's crime profile reflects a balance between property-related offences and public order issues, with shoplifting and anti-social behaviour being particularly prominent. The rate of robbery in Tewkesbury is 100% below the UK average, a stark contrast to other areas where such offences are more prevalent. This suggests that local factors, such as community engagement and policing strategies, may play a role in maintaining lower levels of violent crime. The data also highlights the importance of seasonal awareness, as the transition into autumn can influence crime patterns through changes in lighting and public activity. While the overall rate remains low, the 4.3% increase from the previous month indicates the need for ongoing monitoring of trends, particularly in categories showing significant month-on-month shifts.

October saw a 100% increase in shoplifting, with incidents rising from 24 to 48, marking a significant spike in this category. This surge may be linked to Halloween and the transition into darker evenings, which can encourage retail-related offences. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 33.3%, from 3 to 2, a decrease that could reflect seasonal changes in outdoor activity or heightened local awareness. Robbery rates also increased by 50%, rising from 2 to 3 cases, though this remains 100% below the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. The breakdown of crime types reveals that violence and sexual offences (33% of total) and anti-social behaviour (22.7%) dominate, with both categories significantly below their respective UK averages. These patterns suggest a localised emphasis on property crimes and public order issues, even as the overall rate remains well below the national benchmark.

Tewkesbury's crime rate for October 2024 rose by 4.3% from 4.9 to 5.1 per 1,000 residents compared to September, reflecting a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 17 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents in a localised timeframe. When considering the monthly exposure, 1 in 196 residents experienced a reported crime during October, a metric that offers insight into the frequency of crime relative to the population. This rate remains lower than the UK average, though the small increase from the previous month may be influenced by seasonal factors such as darker evenings and Halloween-related activities. The population-scaled perspective further underscores the relatively low crime environment in Tewkesbury, with the 101,949 residents experiencing a crime rate that is 37% below the national average, highlighting the area's distinct safety profile compared to other parts of the UK.