Cirencester Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

June 2025 marked a concerning uptick in violent crime and anti-social behaviour in Cirencester, a built-up area within the Cotswold. The overall crime rate of 9.1 per 1,000 residents—12.3% above the UK average—reveals a local profile that diverges from national trends. Anti-social behaviour, the most frequent category, accounted for 34.8% of all reported crimes, with a rate of 3.2 per 1,000—125% above the UK average. This anomaly may be linked to the area's character as a tourist destination, where seasonal influxes of visitors could exacerbate tensions or strain community resources. Violence and sexual offences also rose sharply, with 56 incidents reported, a 12% increase above the UK average. These figures suggest a possible connection to the start of summer, when longer evenings and increased foot traffic in public spaces may contribute to higher rates of violent incidents. Conversely, property crimes such as burglary and shoplifting remained below the UK average, with burglary at 0.2 per 1,000 (29% below national levels) and shoplifting at 0.4 per 1,000 (37% below). This contrast highlights the area's unique balance between residential stability and seasonal fluctuations in tourism-related activity. The data underscores the need for targeted interventions during peak tourist periods, while also acknowledging the resilience of certain crime categories that remain consistently below national benchmarks.

June 2025 saw a sharp 27.3% rise in violence and sexual offences, with 56 incidents reported—significantly above the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. This increase, from 44 in May to 56, suggests heightened tensions or pressures in the community during the summer months. Concurrently, vehicle crime surged by 100%, jumping from zero to two incidents, a stark anomaly that may reflect increased traffic or theft opportunities linked to seasonal tourism. Other theft also rose by 36.4%, climbing from 11 to 15 cases, indicating a possible shift in criminal activity patterns. Anti-social behaviour remained the most prevalent crime, accounting for 34.8% of all incidents, with a rate of 3.2 per 1,000—125% above the UK average. This figure underscores the need for local authorities to address community tensions or environmental factors that may contribute to such disturbances. In contrast, crimes like robbery and drugs fell sharply, with robbery down 75% and drugs down 60%, suggesting that some criminal activities may be seasonal or influenced by specific local events.

Cirencester's crime rate in June 2025 stood at 9.1 per 1,000 residents, a 5.3% decrease from the previous month's rate of 9.6 per 1,000. This slight downward trend contrasts with the overall 12.3% elevation above the UK average, highlighting local factors that may influence crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of five reported crimes per day, reflecting a consistent level of activity despite the monthly decline. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 110 residents, underscoring the frequency of incidents in a relatively small population. This monthly exposure figure, while not directly comparable to national averages, provides context for residents about the likelihood of encountering crime within their community. The population size of 17,646 further contextualises these statistics, illustrating how crime rates can be felt in smaller, densely populated areas. While the overall rate has dipped slightly from May, the persistent gap above the UK average suggests that local conditions—such as seasonal tourism or community dynamics—continue to play a role in shaping the area's crime profile.