Tewkesbury Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In September 2024, Tewkesbury's crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents stood 36.4% below the UK average, reflecting the town's consistently lower crime profile. The balance between property and violent crimes shifted with violent offences comprising 34% of all reported incidents—surpassing property crimes, which accounted for 29.8%. This dynamic may be influenced by the seasonal rhythm of the academic year, as September marks the return of students to local universities and the resumption of full-time education. Violence and sexual offences, the most prevalent category, saw a 23.1% month-on-month decrease, aligning with historical patterns of reduced summer-related incidents. However, the dominance of violent crime over property crime contrasts with typical trends in similar market towns, where property-related offences often dominate. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, accounted for 22.2% of all crimes, a figure 6% below the UK average. This suggests that community-focused policing initiatives or the town's character as a historic market town may contribute to lower levels of disorderly conduct. The data also highlights Tewkesbury's strengths in reducing certain crime types: shoplifting rates were 71% below the UK average, while public order offences were 46% below national levels. These figures may reflect the town's compact layout, which limits opportunities for large-scale retail theft, and its relatively low levels of late-night entertainment venues that could drive disorder. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to education and the onset of darker evenings—may have influenced the mix of crimes, with a higher proportion of incidents occurring in social spaces rather than commercial areas.

September 2024 saw a notable shift in crime patterns, with violent crimes accounting for 34% of all reported incidents—outpacing property crimes, which made up 29.8%. This imbalance may reflect seasonal dynamics, as the start of the academic year brings increased foot traffic in town centres and late-night activity in social hubs. Violent crime rates fell by 23.1% compared to August, dropping from 221 to 170 incidents, though this decline was offset by a 200% surge in bicycle theft, likely tied to the return of students and the start of university term. Vehicle crime also rose sharply by 46.7%, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in parking areas near educational institutions. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, fell by 25.5%, possibly due to increased community engagement during the freshers' week period. Tewkesbury's rate for shoplifting (0.2 per 1,000) was 71% below the UK average, indicating effective retail security measures or lower retail footfall compared to other areas.

Tewkesbury's crime rate in September 2024 fell to 4.9 per 1,000 residents, a 12.2% decline from the previous month's 5.6 per 1,000. This drop aligns with seasonal patterns as the area transitions from summer to autumn, a period historically associated with reduced outdoor activity and lower foot traffic in retail zones. On a daily basis, 17 crimes were reported each day in September, a figure that contextualises the rate as manageable for a town of Tewkesbury's size. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 204 residents, a monthly exposure rate that suggests crime remains relatively infrequent compared to larger urban centres. This figure is particularly meaningful for residents, as it provides a tangible sense of the scale of crime in relation to the local population. While no direct UK daily comparison is available, the 36.4% gap between Tewkesbury's rate and the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000 underscores the area's consistently lower crime profile relative to national trends.