Cirencester Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Cirencester's crime mix in December 2025 reveals a stark contrast between property-related offences and violent crime. Property crimes, including shoplifting and anti-social behaviour, account for 50.8% of all reported incidents, with shoplifting alone comprising 31.6% of total crimes. This dominance of property crimes likely reflects the area's character as a market town with a high retail presence, particularly around the Christmas shopping peak. Shoplifting rates reached 3.2 per 1,000 residents—461% above the UK average—highlighting a seasonal spike tied to increased foot traffic and festive retail activity. In contrast, violent crimes, including violence and sexual offences, formed 18.6% of total crimes but remained 26% below the UK average. This discrepancy may partly explain by the town's relatively low population density and the absence of large nightlife hubs typical of urban centres. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.9 per 1,000, was 104% above the UK average, suggesting pressures from holiday-related disturbances or overcrowding during the festive season. The overall crime rate of 10.0 per 1,000—42.9% above the UK average—reflects a combination of seasonal factors and local conditions, with the balance of crime types illustrating a town where retail and community dynamics play a significant role in shaping criminal activity patterns.

December 2025 saw notable shifts in Cirencester's crime profile. Vehicle crime surged by 100% (from 0 to 13 incidents), potentially linked to increased festive travel or unsecured vehicles during holiday periods. Theft from the person also rose sharply by 100%, indicating heightened opportunities in crowded retail areas or public events. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 36.5% compared to November, likely influenced by the holiday season reducing usual patterns of nightlife-related incidents. Drug-related offences dropped 60%, possibly due to seasonal closures or reduced demand during the festive period. Shoplifting remained a dominant concern, with rates 461% above the UK average, reinforcing the need for retail security measures. The mix of property crimes (50.8% of total) versus violent crimes (18.6%) underscores a local profile where retail and community dynamics drive most criminal activity, even as seasonal factors temporarily moderate some violent crime trends. Residents might find the 100% increase in vehicle crime particularly noteworthy, as it highlights a new risk during the festive period.

Cirencester's crime rate in December 2025 (10.0 per 1,000) was 5.8% lower than the previous month's rate of 10.7 per 1,000, reflecting a modest downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 6 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while locally relevant, lacks a direct UK-wide comparison. Monthly exposure shows that one crime occurred for roughly every 100 residents, a statistic that illustrates the density of incidents in a relatively small population of 17,646. This rate, though lower than the previous month, remains 42.9% above the UK average, emphasizing the area's distinct challenges. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the absolute number of crimes is manageable for such a town, the proportion relative to the UK highlights specific local factors—such as retail concentration and seasonal pressures—that contribute to the elevated rate. Comparing this to other areas, Cirencester's experience underscores how even modest population centres can face disproportionate crime burdens in certain categories, particularly property-related offences.