Tewkesbury Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Tewkesbury's crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents in October 2025 marked a 33.8% deficit compared to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure, while modest, positions the historic market town as one of the safer areas in the country. The breakdown revealed a distinct pattern, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 44% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.9%) and criminal damage and arson (7.7%). These figures align with Tewkesbury's character as a mix of residential and commercial zones, where high foot traffic in the town centre may contribute to both anti-social behaviour and property crimes. The lower-than-average rates for violence and sexual offences (2.3 per 1,000 vs 2.7 UK average) may reflect community initiatives or the town's relatively low population density, which could reduce opportunities for such crimes. Seasonal factors in October, including the clocks going back and the approach of Halloween, likely influenced the crime mix, with darker evenings increasing anti-social behaviour and public order incidents. The sharp rise in vehicle crime, however, suggests that the transition to colder weather and increased road use may be creating new vulnerabilities. The rate for other crime in Tewkesbury was 18% above the UK average, a minor but intriguing outlier that could indicate underreported incidents or specific local challenges requiring further investigation.

October 2025 saw a sharp 66.7% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 12 to 20 incidents. This jump may reflect seasonal patterns, with more vehicles on the road during the October half-term holidays or increased anti-theft measures prompting more reports. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences surged by 51.7%, from 151 to 229 cases, a significant shift that contrasts with the overall rate being below the UK average for this category. The 2.3 per 1,000 rate for violence and sexual offences in Tewkesbury is 14% below the UK average, suggesting that while the category saw a sharp increase, the area's overall profile remains safer than the national norm. Other crime also rose by 36.4%, from 11 to 15 cases, marking the only category in Tewkesbury that exceeded the UK average (0.2 per 1,000 vs 0.2 per 1,000, 18% above). This anomaly may indicate unmet policing needs or underreported incidents in specific subcategories. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 33.3%, from 27 to 18, linked to Halloween-related policing efforts or seasonal retail patterns.

Tewkesbury's crime rate in October 2025 rose by 14.3% compared to the previous month, moving from 4.5 to 5.1 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend, though modest, suggests a shift in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 17 crimes per day in October, a figure that reflects both the month's length and the nature of Tewkesbury's community. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 196 residents, a monthly exposure rate that positions Tewkesbury as a relatively low-crime area compared to the UK average. When scaled to the local population of 101,949, this translates to a manageable burden on local policing resources. The increase from September may be linked to seasonal factors such as Halloween and the transition to darker evenings, which could influence both victim behaviour and perpetrator activity. However, the overall rate remains 33.8% below the UK average, underscoring the area's comparative safety despite the month-on-month fluctuation.