Tewkesbury Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Tewkesbury, 4.9 crimes were reported in January 2026 — 27.9% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of approximately 1 in 203 residents encountering a reported crime over the course of the month. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (36.5% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (26.8%) and criminal damage and arson (7.0%). These patterns align with the post-holiday period, which typically sees reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours curbing outdoor crimes. However, the area’s mix of historic residential zones and commercial hubs may contribute to persistent levels of interpersonal conflict. Violence and sexual offences remain high compared to the UK average, with 1.8 per 1,000 residents — 28% below the national rate of 2.5 per 1,000. This suggests localised factors, such as community tensions or service gaps, may be influencing this category. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour — often linked to alcohol consumption in public spaces — rose sharply, reflecting seasonal shifts in social activity. The relatively low rates of vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.2 per 1,000) compared to the UK average may indicate effective local policing or lower commercial density. These figures illustrate a town with generally lower crime risks than the UK average, but with specific areas of concern requiring targeted attention.

January 2026 saw an 86.1% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 72 to 134 incidents — the largest month-on-month jump in the dataset. This surge aligns with the post-holiday period, when public spaces often see heightened social interactions and alcohol consumption. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 60.0% (5 to 2), possibly due to colder weather deterring outdoor activity. The drugs category also rose sharply, with a 140.0% increase from 5 to 12 incidents — a notable shift that may reflect changes in local enforcement patterns or seasonal drug trade dynamics. Tewkesbury’s violent crime rate (1.8 per 1,000) is 28% below the UK average, suggesting that community-focused policing or lower population density may contribute to this relative safety. However, anti-social behaviour (1.3 per 1,000) is 40% above the UK average of 0.9 per 1,000, highlighting a specific challenge in managing public disorder. These figures indicate a mixed picture: while property crimes remain low compared to national benchmarks, interpersonal conflicts are more pronounced. Residents may find the 13.9% increase in anti-social behaviour particularly noteworthy, as it directly affects the quality of public spaces and community safety.

Tewkesbury’s crime rate in January 2026 (4.9 per 1,000) marked a 13.9% increase from the previous month’s rate of 4.3 per 1,000 — a rise that may be attributed to seasonal factors such as the return of school terms or increased social activity in public spaces. On a daily basis, 16 crimes were reported each day in January, a figure that contextualises the risk as roughly one crime for every 203 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which would equate to a higher frequency of incidents in a typical urban setting. The population context further illustrates the scale: with 101,949 residents, the town’s crime profile reflects a balance between lower overall rates and specific categories that diverge from national trends. For instance, while anti-social behaviour is 40% above the UK average, criminal damage and arson are 38% below — a disparity that may stem from Tewkesbury’s historic character and lower commercial density compared to more industrialised areas. These comparisons underscore the importance of localised factors in shaping crime patterns, rather than relying on broad national benchmarks.