Tidworth Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Tidworth's crime rate in March 2023 stood at 2.0 crimes per 1,000 residents, placing the area 73.7% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights Tidworth's comparatively low crime profile relative to national trends. The breakdown of crimes reveals a distinct pattern, with violence and sexual offences dominating the monthly tally, accounting for 36.7% of all reported incidents. This category is 74% below the UK average, suggesting a lower incidence of violent crime in Tidworth compared to the national picture. Burglary, the second most common crime type, occurred at a rate of 0.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 52% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This anomaly may reflect local factors such as the built-up nature of the area, where property crimes are more concentrated. Anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime both fell significantly below UK averages, with the former at 71% below and the latter at 38% below. These figures align with Tidworth's character as a smaller, likely rural-influenced built-up area within Wiltshire, where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to reduced anti-social behaviour and vehicle-related crime. The seasonal transition to spring in March, with longer evenings and clocks changing, could have influenced activity patterns. Overall, the crime profile in Tidworth suggests a safer environment compared to the UK average, with a clear emphasis on property crimes and a marked absence of violent incidents relative to national trends.

The most striking finding in March 2023 was the sharp contrast between Tidworth's burglary rate and the UK average. While burglary occurred at 0.5 per 1,000 residents in Tidworth, the UK average was 0.3 per 1,000, marking a 52% gap. This divergence may be attributed to the area's built-up nature, where a higher concentration of homes and properties could create more opportunities for burglary compared to more rural or sparsely populated regions. Conversely, violence and sexual offences were 74% below the UK average, with only 11 incidents reported. This is particularly notable in a month where the transition to spring and longer evenings typically correlate with increased outdoor activity and potential for incidents. However, Tidworth's figures suggest a relatively safe environment in this regard. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.3 per 1,000 residents, was 71% below the UK average of 1.0 per 1,000. This could reflect the area's community-oriented nature or lower population density, which may reduce opportunities for such incidents. Vehicle crime also fell significantly below the UK average, with 0.3 per 1,000 compared to the national 0.5 per 1,000. This may be influenced by the area's smaller size and lower traffic density, reducing the likelihood of vehicle-related crimes. For residents, the most relevant insight is the low rate of violence and sexual offences, which indicates a safer environment for daily life compared to the UK average.

In March 2023, Tidworth recorded 30 total crimes across 15,051 residents, translating to a rate of 2.0 per 1,000. This represents a consistent low level of crime compared to the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, with the area 73.7% below the national benchmark. On a daily basis, the local rate was approximately 1 crime per day, a figure that, while low, remains a point of reference for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 502 residents, a monthly aggregate that underscores the rarity of crime in Tidworth compared to the UK average. When considering the population-scaled perspective, the 2.0 per 1,000 rate means that, statistically, 30 crimes occurred for every 15,051 residents. This is a stark contrast to the UK average, where 7.6 per 1,000 would equate to over 100 crimes in a similar-sized population. The comparison highlights Tidworth's position as an area with significantly lower crime rates, which may be influenced by its rural context within a built-up area, potentially fostering a more cohesive community with lower opportunities for crime. The data does not provide a direct comparison to the previous month's rate, but the consistent low level of crime suggests a stable, if not improving, security environment for residents.