Tidworth Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Tidworth's crime profile in January 2025 demonstrates a marked divergence from the UK average, with a recorded rate of 4.3 crimes per 1,000 residents — 39.4% below the national figure of 7.1. This built-up area within Wiltshire exhibits a unique crime pattern, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 37.5% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (25.0%) and public order offences (14.1%). These figures align with the seasonal context of January, a post-holiday month characterised by shorter daylight hours and reduced retail activity, which may partly explain the lower prevalence of property crimes compared to other times of the year. The area's crime rate is safer than the UK average for several categories, including other theft (39% below), criminal damage and arson (61% below), and vehicle crime (76% below). However, anti-social behaviour and public order offences are exceptions, with the former 12% above and the latter 30% above the UK average. This contrast may reflect local factors such as community dynamics or the influence of specific neighbourhood characteristics, though further analysis would be required to confirm such connections. The overall crime rate suggests that Tidworth maintains a relatively secure environment compared to the broader UK context, though targeted efforts to address rising anti-social behaviour could be warranted.

January 2025 saw significant fluctuations in Tidworth's crime profile, with public order offences surging by 350% compared to December, jumping from 2 to 9 incidents. This dramatic increase aligns with the month's post-holiday context, where community events or seasonal gatherings may have contributed to heightened tensions. Anti-social behaviour also doubled, rising from 8 to 16 incidents, a trend that could reflect the impact of colder weather driving more indoor social interactions or the influence of local festivals. Conversely, other crime decreased by 50%, dropping from 4 to 2, while other theft fell by 28.6%, from 7 to 5 — indicating improved security measures or a seasonal lull in opportunistic crimes. The violence and sexual offences category, at 24 incidents (1.6 per 1,000), remains 36% below the UK average, suggesting that Tidworth's community policing strategies may be effective in curbing more severe crimes. However, the 30% above UK average for public order offences highlights a specific challenge, with local authorities likely considering targeted interventions such as increased patrols in high-traffic areas. For residents, the most immediate concern appears to be the sharp rise in public order incidents, which could warrant community engagement initiatives to address underlying causes.

Tidworth's January 2025 crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents represents a 38.9% increase from the previous month's rate of 3.1, reflecting a notable shift in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for vigilance during specific times of the month. When viewed through the lens of monthly exposure, one crime occurred for every 235 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents within the community's population of 15,051. This rate is significantly lower than the UK average, with Tidworth's overall crime profile demonstrating resilience in several key categories — other theft (39% below UK average) and vehicle crime (76% below). However, the 12% above UK average for anti-social behaviour and the 30% above for public order offences reveal specific vulnerabilities. These figures suggest that while Tidworth's broader environment remains safer than the national average, targeted efforts are needed to address the rising concerns in public order and anti-social behaviour. The population-scaled perspective also highlights that, despite the 38.9% monthly increase, the absolute number of crimes remains modest compared to the area's size, indicating that the community's overall safety remains intact.