Cirencester Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Cirencester's crime rate in May 2024 stood at 10.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 21.4% above the UK average of 8.4. This figure reflects a combination of local factors, including the town's position within the Cotswolds, where tourism and seasonal activity can influence crime patterns. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 30.6% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (27.2%) and other theft (14.4%). These figures suggest a significant presence of interpersonal crime, which may be linked to the town's character as a mix of historic residential areas and visitor-focused amenities. The seasonal context of May—marked by longer evenings and increased outdoor activity—likely contributed to the rise in public order offences and anti-social behaviour. The rate of violence and sexual offences (3.1 per 1,000) was 9% above the UK average, a deviation that could be attributed to the town's demographic profile or the concentration of certain activities in specific areas. Conversely, burglary and vehicle crime remained below the UK average, with the latter falling to 0.1 per 1,000, a 79% decrease from the national rate. This contrast may reflect the town's lower density compared to major urban centres, though it also raises questions about the effectiveness of local crime prevention strategies in addressing the growing prevalence of anti-social and violent crimes.

May 2024 saw a significant 80% decrease in vehicle crime, with incidents falling from five to one. This sharp decline may be linked to reduced car usage during the May bank holiday period or enhanced security measures in local car parks. Conversely, public order offences surged by 114.3%, rising from seven to 15 cases. This increase aligns with the seasonal context of longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, which may contribute to heightened public disorder. Anti-social behaviour remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 27.2% of all crimes, and was 93% above the UK average. This stark deviation from national trends suggests local factors, such as the town's mix of tourist activity and residential areas, may be influencing these patterns. Meanwhile, burglary incidents jumped 200% from one to three, a figure that could reflect heightened vulnerability in certain parts of the built-up area during the transition to summer.

Cirencester's crime rate in May 2024 rose to 10.2 per 1,000 residents, a 41.7% increase from the previous month's rate of 7.2. This upward trend suggests a shift in local patterns, though it remains to be seen whether this reflects temporary factors or broader changes. On a daily basis, the town recorded approximately six crimes per day, a figure that highlights the frequency of incidents within a relatively small population. Over the course of May, one crime was reported for roughly every 98 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the impact of crime on the local community. When contextualised against the town's population of 17,646, this rate illustrates the proportion of residents affected by crime each month, though this does not account for variations in individual risk factors or geographic hotspots within the area.