Crime Rate in Tewkesbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tewkesbury

The total recorded crimes in Tewkesbury, UK in February 2026 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tewkesbury crime rate of 0.07 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-96.81% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-96.30% decrease)
Tewkesbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • A435 with total crimes: 6
  • Lanescourt with total crimes: 1

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 Statstics

In February 2026 the Tewkesbury has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 0.07 ranking 307th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 3 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

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Gloucestershire)CrimesRank (Gloucestershire)CrimesRank (Gloucestershire)
Cotswold9 66,439 66,092 6
Stroud11 58,973 48,126 5
Forest of Dean1 36,372 56,338 3
Cheltenham6 213,657 213,933 2
Gloucester3 120,188 117,655 1

Tewkesbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (188 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (139 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 180 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 72 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (200 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (97 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (229 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (103 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (151 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (114 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (186 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (141 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 424 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 202627
December 202531
November 202535
October 202530
September 202524
August 202539
July 202539
June 202544
May 202547
April 202544
March 202526
February 202537

A total of 2372 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 182.46 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 236 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 2026188
December 2025180
November 2025200
October 2025229
September 2025151
August 2025186
July 2025215
June 2025211
May 2025190
April 2025215
March 2025236
February 2025165

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
September 20251
June 20251

A total of 304 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202624
December 202527
November 202519
October 202518
September 202527
August 202519
July 202515
June 202520
May 202524
April 202542
March 202536
February 202533

A total of 113 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202612
December 20255
November 20258
October 202510
September 202511
August 20259
July 20259
June 20258
May 202510
April 20259
March 20256
February 202516

A total of 445 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202645
December 202536
November 202534
October 202540
September 202534
August 202524
July 202551
June 202527
May 202539
April 202546
March 202538
February 202531

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20255
November 20252
October 20253
September 20253
August 20252
July 20257
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 244 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202617
December 202517
November 202527
October 202525
September 202512
August 202529
July 202520
June 202510
May 202517
April 202519
March 202531
February 202520

A total of 1520 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 126.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026139
December 202572
November 202597
October 2025103
September 2025114
August 2025141
July 2025157
June 2025146
May 2025160
April 2025138
March 2025164
February 202589

A total of 49 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20253
November 20254
October 20251
September 20257
August 20255
July 20256
June 20254
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 174 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202617
December 202519
November 202513
October 202515
September 202516
August 20259
July 202510
June 202515
May 202511
April 202516
March 202517
February 202516

A total of 330 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202654
December 202531
November 202542
October 202539
September 202523
August 202519
July 202519
June 202520
May 202522
April 202522
March 202517
February 202522

A total of 362 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202617
December 202511
November 202529
October 202528
September 202534
August 202523
July 202535
June 202538
May 202536
April 202537
March 202535
February 202539

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20254
September 20253
August 20255
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Tewkesbury in February 2026

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

1. A435 (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Lanescourt (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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