Crime Rate in Tewkesbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tewkesbury

The total recorded crimes in Tewkesbury, UK in July 2025 are around 583 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tewkesbury crime rate of 6.14 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Tewkesbury, encompassing approximately 94,882 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (215) incidents (1.90% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (157) incidents (7.53% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (51) incidents (88.89% increase)
Tewkesbury Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Tewkesbury Road with total crimes: 6

Tewkesbury Police Info:

Gloucestershire Constabulary

How safe is Tewkesbury?

To understand the safety of Tewkesbury, we need to analyze Tewkesbury crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Tewkesbury has recorded 7,589 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 79.98 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 210 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 6,447 crimes with a crime rate of 67.95, ranking it 253 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Gloucestershire:

    • In 2024, Tewkesbury demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gloucestershire average, with 7589 crimes compared to 10536.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Tewkesbury witnessed more crimes than 3 out of 5 other cities.

    • In 2023, Tewkesbury had fewer crimes than the Gloucestershire average, with 6,447 crimes compared to 9,765. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Tewkesbury witnessed more crimes than 3 out of 5 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Tewkesbury is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Gloucestershire, Tewkesbury has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Tewkesbury Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Innsworth (55 crimes), and the safest, Severn Vale North (7 crimes), is 48 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Tewkesbury.

Similarly, the area of Brockworth & Coopers Edge (90 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Bishop's Cleeve West & North (33 crimes), with a difference of 57 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Tewkesbury.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Innsworth55
Brockworth West51
Churchdown St John's47
Tewkesbury North & Twyning44
Tewkesbury South41

Safest Wards:

Cleeve Grange16
Brockworth East15
Shurdington13
Severn Vale South12
Severn Vale North7

Most Dangerous Areas:

Brockworth & Coopers Edge90
Tewkesbury West & Twyning85
Churchdown & Innsworth74
Tewkesbury East & Ashchurch67
Shurdington, Staverton & Witcombe58

Safest Areas:

Highnam, Longford & Norton51
Bishop's Cleeve East & South47
Winchcombe & Washbourne44
Cleeve Hill, Gotherington & Apperley34
Bishop's Cleeve West & North33

Tewkesbury Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Tewkesbury has recorded 583 crimes with crime rate of 6.14 ranking 274th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in Gloucestershire.

In 2024, the total Tewkesbury crimes were 7,589. The crime rate of Tewkesbury in 2024 was 79.98 (year) or 6.67 (month) ranking it 210 danzarous in the UK. Tewkesbury ranked 4 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Gloucestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Tewkesbury were around 6,447 crimes with yearly crime rate of 67.95 (year) or 5.66 (month) ranking 253 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Gloucestershire, Tewkesbury ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 4 as per crime rate of Tewkesbury

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gloucestershire)CrimesRank (Gloucestershire)CrimesRank (Gloucestershire)
Cotswold549 66,439 66,092 6
Stroud786 58,973 48,126 5
Forest of Dean582 36,372 56,338 3
Cheltenham1,080 213,657 213,933 2
Gloucester1,665 120,188 117,655 1

Tewkesbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 215 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 157 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (211 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (146 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (190 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (160 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (215 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (138 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (236 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (164 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 165 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 89 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (195 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (88 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 152 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 76 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (231 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (130 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (172 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (123 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 218 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202510
May 202517
April 202519
March 202531
February 202520
January 202517
December 202422
November 202439
October 202423

A total of 238 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202520
May 202522
April 202522
March 202517
February 202522
January 202528
December 202439
November 202431
October 202418

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242

A total of 296 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202520
May 202524
April 202542
March 202536
February 202533
January 202528
December 202416
November 202434
October 202448

A total of 379 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202538
May 202536
April 202537
March 202535
February 202539
January 202543
December 202434
November 202440
October 202442

A total of 37 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242

A total of 150 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202515
May 202511
April 202516
March 202517
February 202516
January 202528
December 202412
November 202410
October 202415

A total of 1982 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 198.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 236 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025215
June 2025211
May 2025190
April 2025215
March 2025236
February 2025165
January 2025195
December 2024152
November 2024231
October 2024172

A total of 360 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202527
May 202539
April 202546
March 202538
February 202531
January 202531
December 202435
November 202431
October 202431

A total of 413 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202544
May 202547
April 202544
March 202526
February 202537
January 202535
December 202448
November 202440
October 202453

A total of 1271 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 127.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025157
June 2025146
May 2025160
April 2025138
March 2025164
February 202589
January 202588
December 202476
November 2024130
October 2024123

A total of 96 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 202510
April 20259
March 20256
February 202516
January 202512
December 20247
November 202410
October 20249

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243

High Crime Locations Tewkesbury in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Tewkesbury postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting1
Public order1
Other theft1
Drugs1
3. Tewkesbury Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Drugs1
Burglary1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
6. Chaffinch Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1

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