Tidworth Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Tidworth's crime profile in May 2024 reveals a striking contrast between violent and property crimes, with the former accounting for 37.5% of all reported incidents compared to 22.9% for property crimes. The overall crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents places the area 61.9% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, reflecting a safer environment than most parts of the country. Violence and sexual offences dominate the breakdown, contributing 18 incidents—nearly double the 9 cases of property crime (11 total). This imbalance may partly explain local policing priorities, with anti-social behaviour (13 cases) and criminal damage (5 cases) also featuring prominently. Seasonal factors likely contribute to the pattern, as May’s longer evenings and bank holidays align with increased outdoor socialising and drinking. While the UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.8 per 1,000, Tidworth’s rate of 1.2 per 1,000 is 58% lower, suggesting community-specific dynamics that mitigate severe violence. The low rates of shoplifting (0.1 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) further indicate that Tidworth’s built-up area within Wiltshire experiences fewer retail and transport-related offences than national benchmarks. This pattern may reflect the area’s character as a relatively quiet commuter town with limited nightlife, where crime prevention efforts have effectively reduced opportunities for theft and public order disturbances.

May 2024 saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with criminal damage and arson surging by 150% (from 2 to 5 cases), likely linked to seasonal property maintenance or targeted vandalism. New categories emerged, including drugs (1 case) and 'other crime' (1 case), both rising from zero in April. Meanwhile, vehicle crime dropped by 60% (from 5 to 2 cases), possibly due to reduced commuter traffic or improved security measures. The balance between violent and property crime tilted sharply, with 18 violent incidents versus 11 property crimes—a 64% increase in violent crime share compared to the UK average, where property crimes typically dominate. Anti-social behaviour remained the second most common category (13 cases), 38% below the UK average, suggesting effective community engagement strategies. Shoplifting fell by 50% (from 4 to 2 cases), which may reflect heightened retail surveillance or seasonal shopping patterns. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of local crime trends, with property-related offences showing greater volatility than violent crimes, which remained consistently below national levels.

Tidworth’s crime rate in May 2024 (3.2 per 1,000) represents a 5.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.4 per 1,000, indicating a slight but sustained decline in overall crime. On a daily basis, the area experiences approximately 2 crimes per day—roughly one every 2.5 days—though this figure should be contextualised within the built-up area’s population of 15,051. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for every 314 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to national standards. This statistic translates to a 1-in-314 chance of being a victim, far below the UK average, which would typically see a much higher frequency. The population-scaled perspective reinforces Tidworth’s status as a relatively safe community, with crime rates that are 61.9% below the UK average. While the previous month’s rate was slightly higher, the downward trend suggests that local initiatives—whether community policing, environmental design, or seasonal factors—may be contributing to this stability. The low daily crime count and monthly exposure figures offer reassurance to residents, indicating that the likelihood of encountering crime remains minimal compared to both regional and national benchmarks.