Winchcombe Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Winchcombe's January 2025 crime rate of 2.1 per 1,000 residents places it 70.4% below the UK average of 7.1, reflecting a pattern of sustained safety. The breakdown shows that violence and sexual offences accounted for 36.4% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.2%) and vehicle crime (9.1%). These figures align with the area's character as a small, likely rural or semi-rural built-up area within Tewkesbury, where lower population density and community cohesion may contribute to reduced criminal activity. Seasonal factors such as the post-holiday period and reduced retail footfall in January likely influenced the crime profile, with fewer opportunities for theft or public order offences. The low rate of vehicle crime could also be linked to reduced traffic during the winter months. Anti-social behaviour, typically associated with higher population densities, remained below the UK average, suggesting that local initiatives or community policing may be effective in maintaining order. The absence of major crime categories like burglary or theft from the person further supports the idea of a low-risk environment, though the rise in 'Other crime' and 'Other theft' introduces an element of unpredictability that warrants attention.

The most dramatic shift in January 2025 was the 100% increase in 'Other crime' and 'Other theft,' both moving from zero to one reported incident. This sudden rise contrasts with the 50% declines in vehicle crime, anti-social behaviour, and burglary, which fell from two to one each. The category of 'Other crime'—which includes unclassified or less common offences—now matches the UK average, a rare occurrence for Winchcombe, which typically performs significantly below national benchmarks. The drop in vehicle crime may reflect reduced traffic during the post-holiday period, while the decrease in anti-social behaviour could align with shorter daylight hours and lower public activity. Residents might note that while overall crime remains low, the emergence of 'Other crime' highlights the need for vigilance in areas not traditionally monitored.

Winchcombe's crime rate in January 2025 fell to 2.1 per 1,000 residents, a 21.6% decrease from the previous month's 2.6 per 1,000. This continues a trend of consistently low crime levels relative to the UK average, which stood at 7.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 0 crimes per day over the 31-day period, highlighting the rarity of incidents. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate means one crime occurred for roughly every 482 residents, a figure that underscores the area's safety profile. With a population of 5,307, even a small number of incidents becomes significant in the context of a tightly knit community, where local awareness and policing efforts likely play a role in maintaining low crime rates.