Tidworth Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Tidworth, the crime rate in September 2023 stood at 4.1 incidents per 1,000 people, placing the area 48.8% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This figure translates to a daily risk of roughly 2 crimes reported across the built-up area's 15,051 residents. The most significant category was violence and sexual offences, which made up 50.8% of all reported incidents. This was followed by anti-social behaviour (21.3%) and criminal damage and arson (13.1%). Seasonal factors likely contribute to these patterns, as September marks the start of the academic year in local schools and universities, potentially increasing social interactions in public spaces. The lower-than-average violent crime rate compared to the UK (2.1 vs 2.7 per 1,000) may partly explain the overall reduction, though the rise in criminal damage and arson suggests new challenges. Tidworth's relatively low property crime rate—only 11 incidents compared to 31 violent crimes—contrasts with the UK's higher emphasis on property offences, reflecting the area's character as a smaller, more tightly knit community where interpersonal conflicts may dominate over theft. The absence of significant increases in burglary or vehicle crime further reinforces this pattern, though the 79% drop in vehicle crime compared to the UK average highlights local differences in crime prevention effectiveness.

September 2023 saw sharp increases in criminal damage and arson (300% month-on-month) and possession of weapons (100%), raising questions about local tensions or new patterns of behaviour. These spikes occurred alongside a 35% reduction in anti-social behaviour and a 66.7% drop in burglary, suggesting shifting priorities in criminal activity. The violent crime rate of 2.1 per 1,000 remains 23% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may reflect Tidworth's lower population density and community cohesion. Drug-related incidents rose from zero to three in a single month, a 100% increase that could signal emerging issues requiring attention. The contrast between violent crime and property crime is stark: while the UK average for property offences is 3.2 per 1,000, Tidworth's rate of 0.7 per 1,000 (11 incidents) shows a marked divergence. This could indicate that local policing strategies or environmental factors—such as the area's rural-urban mix—deter property crime more effectively than in larger cities. Residents may find the 17.4% increase in overall crime rate from August 2023 to September 2023 particularly noteworthy, even though the absolute number remains far below national benchmarks.

The crime rate in Tidworth rose from 3.5 per 1,000 in August to 4.1 per 1,000 in September, a 17.4% increase. This translates to one reported crime for every 247 residents over the course of the month, a figure that provides context for daily life in the area. With 61 crimes reported across 30 days, the average resident faces a daily risk of approximately 2 crimes, though this remains significantly lower than the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Tidworth's crime profile is distinct: while the UK average for violent crime is 2.7 per 1,000, Tidworth's rate of 2.1 per 1,000 suggests a lower risk of personal harm. This contrast is even more pronounced in property crime, where Tidworth's rate of 0.7 per 1,000 (11 incidents) is 79% below the UK average for vehicle crime alone. The daily crime count of 2 incidents per day may seem high in absolute terms, but when viewed through the lens of Tidworth's 15,051 residents, it represents a relatively low level of risk compared to larger urban centres. The month-on-month fluctuation highlights the need for ongoing monitoring, but the overall trajectory remains far below national benchmarks, reinforcing the area's reputation as a relatively safe place to live despite the recent upticks in specific categories.