Tidworth Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Tidworth’s July 2024 crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents places it 65.5% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, a stark contrast to the national profile of the area. This built-up area within Wiltshire has long maintained a crime picture characterised by low rates of property-related offences and a focus on anti-social behaviour and violence. July’s data reveals that anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) dominated the crime profile, accounting for 70.5% of all reported crimes. These categories, while significant locally, remain well below UK averages—anti-social behaviour was 24% below the national rate, and violent crimes were 65% below. Seasonal factors likely played a role in shaping these patterns, with July’s peak tourism, festivals, and long evenings creating environments conducive to anti-social activity. However, the area’s low property crime rate—just 8 incidents (2.6 per 1,000) for the month—suggests effective community policing or a demographic profile less prone to burglary or vehicle crime. The overall crime rate in Tidworth has consistently remained below the UK average for years, a trend that aligns with its status as a relatively quiet commuter town with limited urban density. This stability, even amid seasonal fluctuations, underscores the area’s ability to manage crime through local initiatives or environmental factors such as low population density and strong community engagement.

July 2024 saw a 128.6% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 7 to 16 incidents—a surge that likely reflects the heightened social activity typical of summer months. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson increased by 200%, jumping from 1 to 3 cases, suggesting a possible link to seasonal events or increased alcohol consumption during festivals. Other theft fell by 66.7% compared to June, a decline that may indicate improved security measures or reduced opportunities for petty crime. While violent crimes remained the second-highest category (15 incidents), they were 65% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. This contrast highlights Tidworth’s unique profile, where property-related crimes are less prevalent than in other areas. The sharp rise in anti-social behaviour, however, warrants attention, as it accounted for over a third of all reported crimes and was itself 24% below the UK average for this category.

Tidworth’s July 2024 crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents marks a 75.9% increase from the previous month’s rate of 1.7 per 1,000. This upward shift, though modest in absolute terms, reflects the dynamic nature of local crime patterns during peak summer months. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported per day in July—a figure that, while low, underscores the need for sustained community vigilance. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 342 residents experienced a reported crime, a monthly exposure rate that remains lower than the UK average. This statistic contextualises Tidworth’s position as a relatively safe built-up area within Wiltshire, even as seasonal factors such as festivals and extended daylight hours influence crime dynamics. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the month-on-month rise, the overall risk to residents remains well below national benchmarks, offering reassurance to those living or visiting the area.