Tidworth Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In September 2025, Tidworth’s crime rate stood at 2.9 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 60.8% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This figure translates to a daily risk of approximately one crime per resident every 342 days, a statistic that, while low, is influenced by the area’s small population of 15,051. The most prevalent crimes were anti-social behaviour (36.4% of total incidents), violence and sexual offences (31.8%), and criminal damage and arson (9.1%). These patterns align with Tidworth’s character as a built-up area within Wiltshire, where community-focused policing and limited urban density may contribute to lower crime rates. Seasonal factors, such as the start of the academic year, likely influenced the data: anti-social behaviour, which often peaks in areas with high student populations, accounted for nearly 40% of all reported crimes. Meanwhile, the sharp drop in shoplifting (77.8%) compared to August may reflect reduced foot traffic in retail zones as university students returned to campus. However, the rise in 'Other crime'—a category that includes unclassified incidents—raises questions about potential gaps in reporting or the emergence of new types of offences. This data highlights Tidworth’s relatively safe environment, though the exact reasons for these fluctuations remain to be explored. The low overall crime rate, combined with the area’s demographic profile, suggests that local initiatives and the built environment may play a role in maintaining this trend, though further analysis is needed to confirm these connections.

September 2025 saw significant fluctuations in crime types, with 'Other crime' surging by 300% from one to four incidents. This category, which includes unclassified offences, may reflect underreported or newly emerging issues. Burglary also rose sharply, doubling from one to three cases, though this remains well below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. Conversely, shoplifting plummeted by 77.8%, dropping from nine to two incidents—a change consistent with the seasonal shift as university students returned to campus, potentially reducing foot traffic in retail areas. Vehicle crime fell by 75%, aligning with a broader trend of decreased property-related offences. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31.8% of total crimes, were 65% below the UK average, highlighting Tidworth’s relatively low exposure to violent crime. These shifts suggest a combination of seasonal factors and local demographics, though the exact drivers remain to be explored.

Tidworth’s crime rate in September 2025 fell by 48.9% compared to the previous month, dropping from 5.7 to 2.9 per 1,000 residents. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with a rate 60.8% below the national average. On a daily basis, the built-up area recorded roughly one crime per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 15,051. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 342 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in a community of this size. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure to crime remains minimal, with no single resident likely to experience multiple incidents. The reduction in shoplifting and vehicle crime, which fell by 77.8% and 75% respectively, may partly explain the overall drop, though the exact reasons for these shifts remain unclear without further data. This low-level crime environment contrasts sharply with the UK average, where residents face significantly higher exposure to crime across all categories.