Cirencester Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Cirencester’s built-up area reported a crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 residents in October 2025, placing it 5.2% below the UK average of 7.7. This figure, while slightly lower than the national benchmark, highlights the area’s ongoing efforts to manage crime within a context shaped by its character as a historic town with a mix of residential and commercial activity. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.4% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (21.1%) and shoplifting (12.5%). These patterns align with the area’s role as a tourist destination and retail hub, where public spaces and high streets naturally attract both visitors and potential offenders. The seasonal context of October—marked by darker evenings and the approach of Halloween—may have contributed to increased visibility of certain crimes, particularly those involving public order. However, the overall rate remains within a range typical for a mid-sized town, suggesting that local policing strategies and community engagement have likely played a role in maintaining this level. The absence of significant spikes in property crimes, such as burglary or vehicle theft, further indicates a stable environment, though the above-average rates of violence and anti-social behaviour underscore areas for continued focus.

October 2025 saw a 300% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from one to four incidents, a sharp contrast to the previous month’s figures. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal factors such as Halloween-related activity or shifts in local patterns. Shoplifting also rose by 14.3%, from 14 to 16 incidents, potentially linked to increased foot traffic during darker evenings. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 66.7%, dropping from three to one incident—a decline that may align with reduced commuter activity or seasonal changes in parking behavior. Violence and sexual offences remained significantly above the UK average, at 3.0 per 1,000 (13% higher than the national rate of 2.7), a category that continues to dominate the local crime profile. These shifts in crime mix suggest a combination of seasonal trends and local dynamics.

Cirencester's crime rate in October 2025 fell to 7.3 per 1,000 residents, an 11.8% drop from the previous month’s rate of 8.2. This decline positions the area 5.2% below the UK average, reflecting a consistent trend of reduced criminal activity compared to national benchmarks. Locally, this translates to roughly four reported crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that offers context for residents assessing daily safety. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 138 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. The population of 17,646 further scales this perspective, showing that the rate remains well within the bounds of a typical rural-urban hybrid community. This reduction contrasts with the previous month’s figures, suggesting that factors such as seasonal transitions or local initiatives may have contributed to the downward trend.