Crime in Tetbury: statistics, rates and trends

348 crimes were recorded in Tetbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 168 reports (48% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Tetbury has the 1,165th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Tetbury was highest in the year to July 2024 (365 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (267). Over the whole period it rose 18%, 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 Tetbury 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 falls were in other crime (-71%) and public order (-70%).

Violence and sexual offences in Tetbury

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Tetbury recorded 168 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 48.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Tetbury

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Tetbury recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 19.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Tetbury

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Tetbury recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 115% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Tetbury

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Tetbury recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Tetbury

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Tetbury recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Tetbury

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Tetbury recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 220% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Tetbury

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Tetbury recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Tetbury

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Tetbury recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Tetbury

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Tetbury recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Tetbury

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Tetbury recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 69% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Tetbury

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Tetbury recorded 2 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Tetbury

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Tetbury recorded 2 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 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Tetbury

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Tetbury recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

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

3 areas within Tetbury, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Tetbury East & Rural had the highest rate (57.2 per 1,000) and Tetbury Town the lowest (46.0). 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 Tetbury over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Tetbury 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.

Tetbury has an estimated population of 7,079. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Tetbury sits in decile 8.0, 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 Tetbury. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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