Crime Rate in Tewkesbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tewkesbury

The total recorded crimes in Tewkesbury, UK in May 2025 are around 564 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tewkesbury crime rate of 5.94 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (190) incidents (-11.63% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (160) incidents (15.94% increase)
  • Other theft: (47) incidents (6.82% increase)
Tewkesbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Smith'S Lane with total crimes: 13
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

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, Tewkesbury North & Twyning (77 crimes), and the safest, Severn Vale North (6 crimes), is 71 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Tewkesbury.

Similarly, the area of Tewkesbury West & Twyning (125 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Bishop's Cleeve West & North (30 crimes), with a difference of 95 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Tewkesbury.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Tewkesbury North & Twyning77
Innsworth51
Tewkesbury South48
Brockworth West47
Winchcombe33

Safest Wards:

Severn Vale South16
Shurdington16
Brockworth East16
Isbourne14
Severn Vale North6

Most Dangerous Areas:

Tewkesbury West & Twyning125
Brockworth & Coopers Edge77
Shurdington, Staverton & Witcombe57
Churchdown & Innsworth52
Bishop's Cleeve East & South50

Safest Areas:

Tewkesbury East & Ashchurch49
Highnam, Longford & Norton48
Winchcombe & Washbourne39
Cleeve Hill, Gotherington & Apperley37
Bishop's Cleeve West & North30

Tewkesbury Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Tewkesbury has recorded 564 crimes with crime rate of 5.94 ranking 258th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gloucestershire)CrimesRank (Gloucestershire)CrimesRank (Gloucestershire)
Cotswold561 66,439 66,092 6
Stroud783 58,973 48,126 5
Forest of Dean580 36,372 56,338 3
Cheltenham1,070 213,657 213,933 2
Gloucester1,743 120,188 117,655 1

Tewkesbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (175 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (111 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (251 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (159 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 233 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 142 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (432 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (334 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 282 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202519
March 202531
February 202520
January 202517
December 202422
November 202439
October 202423
September 202432
August 202415
July 202421
June 202426

A total of 118 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 20256
February 202516
January 202512
December 20247
November 202410
October 20249
September 202410
August 202412
July 20243
June 202414

A total of 1714 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 142.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 334 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025160
April 2025138
March 2025164
February 202589
January 202588
December 202476
November 2024130
October 2024123
September 2024111
August 2024159
July 2024142
June 2024334

A total of 524 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202544
March 202526
February 202537
January 202535
December 202448
November 202440
October 202453
September 202438
August 202439
July 202433
June 202484

A total of 519 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202546
March 202538
February 202531
January 202531
December 202435
November 202431
October 202431
September 202452
August 202460
July 202447
June 202478

A total of 2647 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 220.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 432 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025190
April 2025215
March 2025236
February 2025165
January 2025195
December 2024152
November 2024231
October 2024172
September 2024175
August 2024251
July 2024233
June 2024432

A total of 234 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202516
March 202517
February 202516
January 202528
December 202412
November 202410
October 202415
September 202425
August 202418
July 202422
June 202444

A total of 55 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 202418

A total of 494 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202537
March 202535
February 202539
January 202543
December 202434
November 202440
October 202442
September 202438
August 202429
July 202441
June 202480

A total of 434 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202542
March 202536
February 202533
January 202528
December 202416
November 202434
October 202448
September 202424
August 202420
July 202439
June 202490

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248

A total of 327 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202522
March 202517
February 202522
January 202528
December 202439
November 202431
October 202418
September 202423
August 202421
July 202424
June 202460

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243

High Crime Locations Tewkesbury in May 2025

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

1. Smith'S Lane (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Other theft5
Shoplifting2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Public order4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Church Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson1
Burglary1
5. The Ladies Walk (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Mount Pleasant Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary1

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