Tidworth Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Tidworth’s crime rate in December 2025 stood at 2.6 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 62.9% below the UK average of 7.0. This performance reflects a long-term trend of low crime levels, with the built-up area within Wiltshire maintaining a consistently safer profile than the national picture. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 51.3% of all reported incidents (20 out of 39 crimes). This was followed by anti-social behaviour (20.5%) and other theft (12.8%), which together accounted for over three-quarters of all recorded crimes. The seasonal context of December—marked by Christmas shopping, extended evenings, and the presence of empty homes during the holiday period—may have influenced these patterns. While the overall rate remains low, the dominance of violent crime suggests that local factors, such as the area’s demographic composition or the presence of specific at-risk populations, could be contributing to this trend. The rate of violence in Tidworth is 49% below the UK average, a figure that highlights the area’s relative safety compared to other parts of the country. However, the sharp increase in other theft (+400%) and anti-social behaviour (+100%) raises questions about the underlying drivers of these shifts. These could be linked to the season’s increased social activity, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this hypothesis. The low rate of property crimes, particularly burglary (0.1 per 1,000), further reinforces the area’s position as a low-risk environment. Given the combination of seasonal factors and local characteristics, Tidworth’s crime profile in December 2025 illustrates a balance between typical winter patterns and the unique features of the built-up area within Wiltshire.

December 2025 saw a 31% reduction in violence and sexual offences, the most common crime category, which fell from 29 to 20 incidents. This decrease, though modest, contrasts with sharp increases in other theft (+400%) and anti-social behaviour (+100%), both of which rose from single-digit figures to 5 and 8 respectively. Drugs-related crimes also surged, rising from zero to four incidents—a 100% increase. These shifts suggest a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics, with the holiday period potentially amplifying certain types of activity. Violent crime in Tidworth remains 49% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the 11% above average for drug-related offences. Residents may find the doubling of anti-social behaviour particularly noteworthy, as this category now accounts for 20.5% of all crimes. The overall crime mix still skews heavily towards violence (51.3%) and anti-social behaviour, though the absolute numbers remain low given the area’s population of 15,051.

Tidworth's crime rate in December 2025 fell by 13.4% compared to November 2025, dropping from 3.0 to 2.6 per 1,000 residents. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with a rate 62.9% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a low but consistent level of activity. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime for every 386 residents over the course of the month—a figure that underscores the relatively secure environment compared to other parts of the country. The local context suggests that factors such as the holiday season and reduced foot traffic during winter may contribute to the downward trend. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that residents face a significantly lower risk of encountering crime than the UK average, with violent crimes being particularly subdued at 51.3% of total incidents. This contrast with national patterns highlights Tidworth’s distinct character as a low-crime built-up area within Wiltshire.