Cirencester Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Cirencester, 9.1 crimes were reported in July 2023 — a rate 9.6% above the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. This figure, while not alarmingly high, reflects a local profile shaped by seasonal dynamics and the area’s character as a historic market town within the Cotswold. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 37.5% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (19.4%) and criminal damage (11.3%). These trends align with the summer peak, when tourism and festivals typically draw crowds to the town’s historic centre and open-air venues. The surge in violent crimes may be partly explained by increased foot traffic during events. Anti-social behaviour, which rose to 1.8 per 1,000 — 27% above the UK average — could be linked to the area’s mix of residential and commercial zones, where noise complaints and public disturbances are more likely. Criminal damage and arson, at 1.0 per 1,000, also exceeded the UK average, reflecting the vulnerability of older properties in the built-up area. Despite these spikes, other categories like public order and shoplifting saw declines, suggesting that local efforts to address disorder may have had some effect. The overall rate, however, remains a reminder that even in a relatively tranquil part of the UK, seasonal activity can amplify the risk of certain crimes.

July 2023 saw dramatic spikes in vehicle crime and bicycle theft, with the former surging 500% and the latter 300% compared to June. These increases may partly explain the overall rise in violent crimes, which stood at 3.4 per 1,000 — 22% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply, contributing 1.8 per 1,000 incidents, 27% above the national rate. Shoplifting and public order offences bucked the trend, with the former dropping 12.5% and the latter falling 11.1%. The latter’s decline, despite the summer’s usual influx of visitors, suggests that local enforcement or community engagement may have had an impact. Meanwhile, vehicle crime’s meteoric rise — from one to six incidents — could reflect a combination of increased traffic during festivals and a lack of secure parking in the town centre. These shifts underscore how specific local conditions, such as event-related congestion, can drive crime patterns in unexpected ways.

Cirencester’s crime rate in July 2023 rose to 9.1 per 1,000 residents, a significant jump of 18.6% from June’s 7.7 per 1,000. This increase means that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 110 residents. Daily, this translates to about 5 crimes per day, a figure that, while not extreme, suggests a noticeable uptick in local activity. When compared to the UK average, the area’s rate remains 9.6% higher than the national figure, though this gap has narrowed slightly from previous months. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Cirencester’s crime exposure is higher than the UK average, particularly in violent and anti-social categories. However, the daily crime count provides a concrete lens for residents: if a local spends 20 minutes walking to the shops, they are statistically more likely to encounter a crime than in many other parts of the country. This context helps residents gauge their personal risk in relation to national trends, even as local factors like tourism and festivals may amplify specific types of incidents.