Crime in Tewkesbury district: statistics, rates and trends

5,868 crimes were recorded in Tewkesbury district in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 2,264 reports (39% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Tewkesbury district has the 278th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Tewkesbury district was highest in the year to July 2024 (6,698 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (5,026). Over the whole period it rose 11%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Tewkesbury district over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in burglary (+44%) and vehicle crime (+17%). The largest falls were in public order (-35%) and other theft (-23%).

Violence and sexual offences in Tewkesbury district

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Tewkesbury district recorded 2,264 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 38.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Tewkesbury district

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Tewkesbury district recorded 1,318 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 22.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Tewkesbury district

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Tewkesbury district recorded 396 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Tewkesbury district

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Tewkesbury district recorded 364 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Tewkesbury district

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Tewkesbury district recorded 326 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Tewkesbury district

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Tewkesbury district recorded 284 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Tewkesbury district

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Tewkesbury district recorded 270 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Tewkesbury district

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Tewkesbury district recorded 246 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Tewkesbury district

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Tewkesbury district recorded 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Tewkesbury district

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Tewkesbury district recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Tewkesbury district

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Tewkesbury district recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Tewkesbury district

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Tewkesbury district recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Tewkesbury district

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Tewkesbury district recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 65% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Tewkesbury district

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Tewkesbury district recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 700% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the districts closest to Tewkesbury district, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Tewkesbury district.

30 areas within Tewkesbury district, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Tewkesbury North & Twyning had the highest rate (92.8 per 1,000) and Twyning the lowest (29.5). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Tewkesbury district over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Tewkesbury district over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Tewkesbury district has an estimated population of 101,949. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Tewkesbury district sits in decile 7.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Tewkesbury district. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.