Winchcombe Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Winchcombe's crime profile in May 2025 illustrates a marked improvement in overall safety, with a crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents—42% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure places the built-up area firmly within the lower quartile of national crime rates, a position consistent with its character as a historically low-density settlement within Tewkesbury. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 36% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (20%) and shoplifting (16%). While the violence rate (1.7 per 1,000) was 40% below the UK average, shoplifting (0.8 per 1,000) showed a 19% surplus, a pattern likely influenced by the area's retail presence and seasonal foot traffic during May's extended evenings. The month's context—marked by bank holidays and increased outdoor socialising—may have contributed to fluctuations in anti-social behaviour and public order offences. Criminal damage and arson fell by 75% from April, a decline that could be attributed to the reduced intensity of seasonal events compared to the previous month. This data underscores Winchcombe's unique position as a built-up area where community-focused initiatives and demographic characteristics appear to sustain lower crime rates despite the pressures of seasonal activity.

May 2025 saw notable declines in several crime categories, with violence and sexual offences remaining 40% below the UK average at 1.7 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour also fell 37% below the national rate, likely reflecting the area's low population density and community-oriented policing strategies. However, specific categories showed upward trends: burglary increased by 50% (from 2 to 3 incidents), and possession of weapons rose sharply by 100% (from 0 to 1 incident). These increases, though statistically significant, remain below the UK average for burglary (0.3 per 1,000) and well above for weapons possession (0.1 per 1,000). The contrast between these trends highlights the combination of local factors—such as seasonal socialising patterns in May—and broader national crime profiles. For residents, the 42% deficit in overall crime rate compared to the UK average offers a tangible indicator of the area's relative safety, even as targeted issues like burglary warrant continued attention.

Winchcombe's crime rate in May 2025 (4.7 per 1,000) marked a 7.5% decrease from the previous month's 5.1 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained downward trend. This reduction aligns with broader patterns observed in similar-sized built-up areas within Tewkesbury, where seasonal transitions often correlate with shifts in crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively low level of criminal activity compared to national benchmarks. When scaled to the local population of 5,307, the monthly exposure rate translates to one reported crime for roughly every 212 residents, a statistic that contextualises the impact of crime on individual households. This monthly aggregate highlights that, despite fluctuations in specific crime categories, the overall risk remains significantly lower than the UK average, reinforcing Winchcombe's position as a comparatively safer built-up area within the region.