Tidworth Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Tidworth’s crime profile in February 2024 reveals a distinct balance between anti-social behaviour and other offence categories, offering insight into the area’s social dynamics. The overall crime rate stood at 3.0 per 1,000 residents, placing the built-up area 57.7% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast suggests a relatively safe environment, though the composition of crimes tells a more nuanced story. Anti-social behaviour dominated with 19 incidents (42.2% of all crimes), significantly exceeding the UK average for this category by 24%. This may reflect local community interactions or environmental factors. Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and shoplifting (6 incidents) formed the next largest shares, with the latter showing a notable 26% deficit compared to the UK average. The low rates of property crimes such as burglary (1 incident) and vehicle crime (3 incidents) align with Tidworth’s character as a smaller, possibly more cohesive community. Seasonal context—February’s winter lull and reduced outdoor activity—likely contributes to the overall moderation of crime, though anti-social behaviour remains elevated, influenced by indoor gatherings or local events. This mix of crime types highlights a balance between community-specific challenges and broader comparative safety.

February 2024 saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns, with shoplifting surging by 500% (from 1 to 6 incidents) and vehicle crime tripling (from 1 to 3). Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply by 111.1%, reaching 19 incidents—a stark contrast to the previous month’s 9. These increases may reflect seasonal factors, such as post-holiday gatherings or disrupted routines during winter. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 83.3% (from 6 to 1), and violence and sexual offences decreased by 41.2% (from 17 to 10), possibly due to reduced public gatherings or targeted policing efforts. Tidworth’s anti-social behaviour rate of 1.3 per 1,000 (42.2% of all crimes) significantly outpaces the UK average of 1.1 per 1,000, suggesting a unique local dynamic. Meanwhile, shoplifting remains 26% below the UK average (0.4 vs 0.5 per 1,000), indicating effective retail security or lower foot traffic in commercial areas. Residents might note the sharp rise in shoplifting as a specific concern, even as overall crime remains low compared to national benchmarks.

Tidworth’s crime rate in February 2024 rose by 21.5% compared to the previous month’s 2.5 per 1,000, yet remains far below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day, a figure that may feel more tangible to residents than aggregate rates. Monthly exposure to crime is particularly low, with one reported incident occurring for every 334 residents over the course of the month—a statistic that underscores the area’s relative safety despite the month-on-month increase. When scaled to Tidworth’s population of 15,051, the 45 total crimes equate to a manageable frequency, though the rise in anti-social behaviour and shoplifting suggests targeted attention may be warranted. The previous month’s rate of 2.5 per 1,000 highlights the volatility of crime trends, even in areas with consistently low overall rates. While the UK average sees 7.1 crimes per 1,000 residents, Tidworth’s residents face a markedly lower risk, though localised spikes in specific offence types demonstrate the importance of context in understanding crime patterns.