Crime in Bishop's Cleeve: statistics, rates and trends
654 crimes were recorded in Bishop's Cleeve in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bishop's Cleeve at a glance
- Crime trends in Bishop's Cleeve
- Types of crime in Bishop's Cleeve
- Bishop's Cleeve compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Bishop's Cleeve
- Streets with the most crime in Bishop's Cleeve
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bishop's Cleeve
- Population and deprivation in Bishop's Cleeve
- Questions about crime in Bishop's Cleeve
- About this data
Note: Gloucestershire Police did not publish data for February 2026, March 2026, April 2026, May 2026, June 2026, July 2026. Twelve-month figures here are estimated from the months that were published.
654 crimes were recorded in Bishop's Cleeve in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 232 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Bishop's Cleeve has the 1,209th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bishop's Cleeve | Tewkesbury | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 654 | 5,868 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.9 | 57.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 13,950 | 101,949 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bishop's Cleeve was highest in the year to July 2024 (877 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (654). Over the whole period it fell 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 654 | 46.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 781 | 56.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 877 | 62.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 717 | 51.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 756 | 54.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 789 | 56.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 798 | 57.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 746 | 53.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 734 | 52.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 46 |
| December 2025 | 44 |
| November 2025 | 53 |
| October 2025 | 73 |
| September 2025 | 53 |
| August 2025 | 58 |
| July 2025 | 69 |
| June 2025 | 78 |
| May 2025 | 72 |
| April 2025 | 60 |
| March 2025 | 74 |
| February 2025 | 44 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bishop's Cleeve 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 vehicle crime (+65%) and burglary (+52%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-44%) and public order (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 232 | 16.6 | 0.49 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 170 | 12.2 | 0.79 | -22% |
| Other theft | 44 | 3.2 | 0.49 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 2.9 | 0.42 | -11% |
| Public order | 40 | 2.9 | 0.43 | -25% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 2.7 | 0.55 | +65% |
| Burglary | 32 | 2.3 | 0.65 | +52% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 1.7 | 0.21 | -44% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.1 | 0.54 | -16% |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.6 | 0.18 | -43% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.6 | 0.59 | +60% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 0.11 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Bishop's Cleeve
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bishop's Cleeve recorded 232 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 35.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bishop's Cleeve
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bishop's Cleeve recorded 170 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 26.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bishop's Cleeve
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bishop's Cleeve recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bishop's Cleeve
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bishop's Cleeve recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bishop's Cleeve
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bishop's Cleeve recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bishop's Cleeve
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bishop's Cleeve recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 65% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bishop's Cleeve
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bishop's Cleeve recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bishop's Cleeve
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bishop's Cleeve recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bishop's Cleeve
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bishop's Cleeve recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bishop's Cleeve
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bishop's Cleeve recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bishop's Cleeve
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bishop's Cleeve recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bishop's Cleeve
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bishop's Cleeve recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Bishop's Cleeve, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bishop's Cleeve.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bishop's Cleeve |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham | 12,084 | 104.4 | +123% |
| Winchcombe | 278 | 52.9 | +13% |
| Tewkesbury | 1,178 | 86.2 | +84% |
| Churchdown | 956 | 58.9 | +26% |
| Brockworth | 826 | 57.3 | +22% |
| Gloucester | 17,054 | 138.6 | +196% |
| Evesham | 2,730 | 93.8 | +100% |
| Pershore | 825 | 93.6 | +100% |
4 areas within Bishop's Cleeve, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Cleeve West had the highest rate (51.9 per 1,000) and Cleeve Hill the lowest (41.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleeve West | Neighbourhood | 6,009 | 312 | 51.9 |
| Cleeve St Michael's | Neighbourhood | 5,767 | 282 | 48.9 |
| Cleeve Grange | Neighbourhood | 3,349 | 160 | 47.8 |
| Cleeve Hill | Neighbourhood | 6,587 | 274 | 41.6 |
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 Bishop's Cleeve over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 17 |
| On or near Hanson Gardens | 11 |
| On or near Cowslip Drive | 11 |
| On or near Two Hedges Road | 9 |
| On or near Dale Walk | 8 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 8 |
| On or near Tobyfield Road | 8 |
| On or near Cheltenham Road | 8 |
| On or near Chantry Gate | 7 |
| On or near Church Road | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bishop's Cleeve 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 85 | 26.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 84 | 25.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 76 | 23.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 64 | 19.6% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Bishop's Cleeve has an estimated population of 13,950. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bishop's Cleeve sits in decile 8.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bishop's Cleeve |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.7% |
| Social rented homes | 12.8% |
| Private rented homes | 12.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 |
Is Bishop's Cleeve a safe place to live?
Bishop's Cleeve recorded 46.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bishop's Cleeve?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 232 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (170).
Is crime in Bishop's Cleeve going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bishop's Cleeve was down 16% on the year before: 654 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 781 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bishop's Cleeve?
Bishop's Cleeve is policed by Gloucestershire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Bishop's Cleeve. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.