Tidworth Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Tidworth’s January 2026 crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents remains 54.4% below the UK average, reflecting the area’s position as a relatively safe built-up area within Wiltshire. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 60.9% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (10.9%) and criminal damage and arson (6.5%). These figures highlight the dominance of violent crime in Tidworth’s profile, though the local rate for this category (1.9 per 1,000) is 24% below the UK average. This divergence may be influenced by Tidworth’s characteristics as a smaller, more cohesive community, where social structures and policing efforts could contribute to lower violent crime rates. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail footfall and shorter days—may also play a role in shaping crime patterns, with fewer outdoor activities reducing opportunities for certain types of offences. However, the 18.1% increase in the overall crime rate from December suggests a subtle upward trend, which could be attributed to factors such as weather changes or shifts in local activity. The relatively low property crime rate (9 incidents, or 1.9% of total crimes) further reinforces the area’s safety profile, though the 100% month-on-month increase in theft from the person raises questions about potential changes in reporting behavior or specific incidents. These data points collectively illustrate the combination of local conditions and national trends in shaping Tidworth’s crime profile.

January 2026 saw a 100% increase in theft from the person, rising from zero to one incident—a significant shift that may reflect heightened awareness or specific events. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson, and other crime both rose by 100%, indicating potential spikes in isolated incidents or changes in reporting behavior. These increases contrast with a 75% decline in drugs-related offences, which fell from four to one, possibly aligning with seasonal trends or reduced activity post-holiday. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile at 60.9% of all incidents, though Tidworth’s rate of 1.9 per 1,000 is 24% below the UK average for this category. This suggests that local policing strategies or community dynamics may be contributing to the lower violent crime rate. For residents, the 100% rise in theft from the person is a concrete data point that may warrant increased vigilance during public outings, particularly in areas with higher foot traffic. The sharp decline in drugs-related offences could also signal broader shifts in local patterns, though further data would be needed to confirm underlying causes.

Tidworth’s January 2026 crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents remains 54.4% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, a gap that underscores the area’s consistently lower crime profile. This rate translates to one reported crime for every 327 residents over the course of the month, a figure that illustrates the relative safety of the built-up area within Wiltshire. When scaled to daily activity, the 46 total crimes recorded equate to roughly one incident per day, a manageable frequency for a community of 15,051. This contrast with the UK average highlights the potential influence of local factors, such as infrastructure or community cohesion, in maintaining lower crime levels. The built-up nature of Tidworth, combined with its location in Wiltshire—a region historically marked by lower urban density—may contribute to this divergence. However, the 18.1% increase from December’s rate of 2.6 per 1,000 suggests a slight upward trend, warranting closer attention to whether this reflects seasonal fluctuations or emerging patterns. The area’s position as a relatively safe place persists, though the interplay of local and national dynamics remains a key area for further analysis.