Tidworth Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Tidworth’s crime rate in August 2025 stood at 5.7 crimes per 1,000 residents, marking a 29.6% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.1. This figure positions the area as significantly safer than the national benchmark. Violent crimes, comprising 40.7% of total incidents, were the most prevalent category, followed by anti-social behaviour (24.4%) and shoplifting (10.5%). The dominance of violent offences may partly explain the area’s lower-than-average rate, as such crimes often cluster in specific locations rather than spreading evenly. Seasonal factors likely played a role in shaping these figures: August, a peak holiday month, typically sees increased tourism and temporary absences from homes, which may contribute to property crime risks. However, Tidworth’s data shows a marked absence of burglary compared to the UK average, with only 1 reported incident (0.1 per 1,000) — 63% below the national rate. This suggests that local property security measures or demographic characteristics, such as a lower proportion of vacant homes, may be influencing outcomes. The area’s crime profile remains distinct, with anti-social behaviour and violence dominating over property-related offences, a pattern that diverges from some urban centres where property crime often leads. This balance could reflect Tidworth’s character as a mixed-use area with both residential and commercial zones, where interpersonal conflicts and public order issues may arise more frequently than in purely rural or industrial settings.

August 2025 saw dramatic increases in criminal damage and arson, which rose 500% from 1 to 6 incidents — the most significant month-on-month jump in the dataset. Public order offences also surged 200%, from 2 to 6, while 'other crime' incidents doubled from 0 to 1. These spikes contrast with declines in bicycle theft (-50%) and other theft (-33.3%), though both remain well below UK averages. Violent crimes, while still the largest category, dropped slightly in proportion from 44% in July to 40.7% in August, reflecting a shift toward non-violent offences. Anti-social behaviour, at 24.4% of total crimes, remained the second-largest category but was 4% below the UK average of 1.5 per 1,000. Shoplifting. of total crimes, was 5% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. The sharp rise in criminal damage and arson may signal increased disorder in public spaces, possibly linked to August’s tourism influx or seasonal gatherings. Residents should remain vigilant in areas prone to vandalism, particularly during late evenings when foot traffic decreases. Meanwhile, the sustained low levels of burglary — 63% below the UK average — suggest that local property security measures, such as well-lit streets or community monitoring, may be effective.

Tidworth’s August 2025 crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents represents a 32.2% increase from July’s 4.3 rate. below the UK average. This month-on-month rise underscores the volatility of local crime patterns, even within a generally low-crime area. On a daily basis, 3 crimes were reported in August — a figure that, while modest, translates to a monthly exposure rate of 1 crime for every 175 residents. This ratio, while lower than many urban centres, highlights the importance of community vigilance in maintaining safety. The population context further illustrates the scale: with 15,051 residents, even a small number of incidents can have a disproportionate impact on local perceptions of safety. Comparing Tidworth to the UK average reveals stark contrasts: while the area’s violent crime rate (2.3 per 1,000) is 20% below the national figure, its public order offences (0.4 per 1,000) are 31% below the UK average of 0.6. This suggests that Tidworth’s residents may experience fewer disturbances in public spaces than the national average, though the recent spike in public order crimes warrants attention. The area’s performance in categories like burglary (0.1 per 1,000) and other theft (0.1 per 1,000) — both 63% and 80% below UK averages respectively — indicates strong local safeguards against property crime. However, the 500% increase in criminal damage and arson raises questions about whether temporary factors, such as increased tourism or seasonal events, have created new vulnerabilities that require targeted measures.