Tewkesbury Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

March 2025 marked a surprising shift in Tewkesbury’s crime profile, with possession of weapons and bicycle theft both surging by 150% compared to February. This unexpected rise, though small in scale, contrasts with a 62.5% drop in drugs-related crimes, which may reflect seasonal or operational factors. The overall crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000—26.9% below the UK average—underscores the town’s generally safe environment, though the surge in specific categories warrants attention. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 39.7% of all incidents, a rate 16% lower than the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, which rose sharply by 61.8%, likely ties to the start of the academic year, when schools and community spaces become more active. Meanwhile, property crimes such as shoplifting and burglary remained well below UK levels, with shoplifting at 41% below the national average. The seasonal transition to spring, with longer evenings and warmer weather, may have influenced some trends, including the increase in bicycle theft, which could be linked to more cycling during this time of year. Tewkesbury’s position as a market town with a mix of rural and urban characteristics likely plays a role in its crime patterns, where community-focused policing and local initiatives may contribute to the relatively low overall rate.

March 2025 saw two crime types surge by 150%: possession of weapons and bicycle theft, both jumping from 2 to 5 incidents. This spike in weapons-related crimes, though small in absolute terms, may signal shifting local dynamics, such as increased tensions or changes in police presence. Conversely, drugs-related crimes fell sharply by 62.5%, from 16 to 6, potentially reflecting successful local interventions or seasonal trends. The breakdown also reveals that violence and sexual offences (39.7% of total crimes) remain the most prevalent category, 16% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour rose by 61.8%, a trend consistent with the start of the spring term, when schools and community hubs may see increased activity. The daily crime count of 19 provides a tangible measure for residents, showing that the pace of incidents remains manageable despite the month-on-month increase.

Tewkesbury’s crime rate in March 2025 rose 25.8% compared to February’s 4.5 per 1,000, reaching 5.7 per 1,000. This increase aligns with the transition to spring, when extended daylight hours and warmer temperatures may influence crime patterns. On average, 19 crimes were reported daily in March, a figure that, while notable, remains significantly lower than the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 175 residents, a ratio that reflects Tewkesbury’s relatively low crime profile compared to national trends. The population context—101,949 residents—further underscores that the absolute number of crimes (582) is manageable within the area’s scale. While the rise in some categories is concerning, the overall rate still places Tewkesbury 26.9% below the UK average, highlighting the effectiveness of local policing and community initiatives in maintaining safety.