Cirencester Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Cirencester, 8.3 crimes were reported in July 2024 — 1.2% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This rate translates to one reported crime for roughly every 120 residents over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises risk in everyday terms. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (37.4% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (21.1%). These patterns align with Cirencester's character as a historic market town with a mix of residential, tourist, and retail areas. The summer months often see increased foot traffic in the town centre, which may partly explain the elevated rates of violence and anti-social behaviour compared to the UK average. Seasonal factors such as extended daylight hours, school holidays, and the peak of the tourism season likely contribute to higher incidences of public order issues and alcohol-related disputes. However, the overall crime rate remains relatively stable, suggesting that local policing and community initiatives may be maintaining a balance between tourism-driven activity and public safety. Shoplifting rates fell 57.1% from June, linked to seasonal retail patterns or targeted interventions. While direct causes, the interplay of local geography, seasonal rhythms, and policing efforts appears to shape the crime profile in this Cotswold town.

July saw significant shifts in specific crime categories, with vehicle crime and drug-related incidents both doubling from June, a 200% increase. This surge may be linked to the summer influx of visitors. Conversely, public order offences dropped 57.9% (from 19 to 8), potentially reflecting reduced alcohol-related incidents during the month or increased community engagement in local policing. Violence and sexual offences, at 3.1 per 1,000, were 9% above the UK average, a stark contrast to shoplifting rates, which were 26% below the national average (0.5 vs 0.7 per 1,000). The town's anti-social behaviour rate (1.8 per 1,000) was 24% above the UK figure, highlighting the need for targeted interventions in areas with high foot traffic. For residents, the most immediate insight is the 57.1% drop in shoplifting, which could indicate improved retail security measures or a seasonal shift in criminal activity. These fluctuations underscore the dynamic nature of crime in Cirencester, where local factors and national trends intersect in complex ways.

Cirencester's crime rate rose 2.1% from June (8.2 to 8.3 per 1,000), a small but measurable shift. Over the course of July, this translated to roughly 5 crimes reported per day — a figure that, while seemingly high, must be contextualised within the town's population of 17,646. On a monthly basis, the 8.3 rate means one resident in every 120 experienced a reported crime, a statistic that provides a tangible sense of risk for households and businesses. Compared to the UK average, Cirencester's overall rate remains slightly lower, but specific categories diverge sharply. For instance, the town's anti-social behaviour rate (1.8 per 1,000) is 24% above the national average, suggesting a need for focused efforts in areas where transient populations congregate. Conversely, burglary rates (0.2 per 1,000) were 35% below the UK figure, possibly reflecting the town's historic architecture and limited high-density housing. These contrasts highlight how local geography and demographics shape crime patterns differently than the national average. The daily crime count, while a useful metric, should not be overinterpreted — it captures the frequency of incidents without accounting for the area's unique characteristics.