Tidworth Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2025, Tidworth's crime profile revealed a marked imbalance between violent and property crimes, with the former accounting for 45.6% of all reported incidents compared to 18.8% for property crimes. This stark contrast to the UK average, where violent crime constitutes 26% of total incidents, highlights a local dynamic that may be influenced by Tidworth's specific social and geographic context. The area's crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents—44.4% below the UK average—suggests a generally safe environment, though the prevalence of violent crimes raises questions about local factors such as community engagement or policing priorities. Seasonal context plays a role in shaping these patterns, with longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising in May likely contributing to the higher incidence of violence and anti-social behaviour. The breakdown of crimes shows that violence and sexual offences dominate, with 31 incidents reported, while property crimes remained relatively low at 13. This pattern aligns with Tidworth's character as a built-up area within Wiltshire, where residential density and community interactions may influence crime dynamics. The rate of violent crime in Tidworth (2.1 per 1,000) is 26% below the UK average for this category, suggesting that local initiatives or environmental factors may be mitigating some risks. However, the persistent gap between violent and property crime rates warrants further analysis to understand the underlying causes and ensure that resources are appropriately allocated to address the most pressing concerns.

May 2025 saw a 38.5% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 13 to 18 incidents, reflecting heightened social interactions during longer evenings. Other crime surged by 200%, with incidents tripling from one to three, a shift that may indicate unmet demand for local services or transient criminal activity. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 66.7%, from three to one incident, possibly linked to reduced foot traffic or increased security measures. The dominance of violent crimes—accounting for 45.6% of all reported incidents—contrasts sharply with property crimes, which comprised just 18.8% of the total. This imbalance is particularly striking given that Tidworth's violent crime rate of 2.1 per 1,000 is 26% below the UK average for this category, suggesting local factors such as community cohesion or policing strategies may be contributing to this divergence.

Tidworth's crime rate in May 2025 remained stable at 4.5 per 1,000 residents, matching the same figure recorded in April. This consistency suggests no significant short-term fluctuations in criminal activity, though the month's daily crime count of two incidents per day highlights the need for ongoing vigilance. Over the course of May, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 221 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure in a way that directly relates to the local population. With a population of 15,051, this rate underscores Tidworth's position as a relatively low-crime area compared to the UK average. The daily crime context, while low, remains a tangible reminder of the presence of criminal activity, even if it is not pervasive. When viewed through the lens of population size, the 1-in-221 statistic illustrates that the vast majority of residents are not directly affected by crime on a monthly basis, reinforcing the area's safety profile.