Cricklade Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Cricklade's September 2023 crime rate of 2.0 per 1,000 residents places it 75% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, a disparity that underscores the area's consistently low crime profile. The most prevalent crime types were anti-social behaviour (20% of all incidents), burglary (20%), and public order offences (20%), with the latter category being 25% above the UK average for this category. This unusual divergence in burglary rates, despite overall low crime, may be influenced by seasonal factors — September marks the transition back to school terms and university freshers' week, periods that could increase opportunities for property-related crimes in residential areas. The area's low crime rate is consistent with its character as a small, rural-built-up area within Wiltshire, where limited commercial activity and sparse population density likely contribute to reduced crime opportunities. However, the 25% above-average burglary rate suggests targeted vulnerabilities, linked to seasonal transitions or specific local conditions. The overall crime mix remains heavily weighted towards property crimes (60% of all incidents) rather than violent crimes, a pattern common in rural and small town settings where property-related offences often dominate. The seasonal context of September — with evenings drawing in and the start of academic terms — may have influenced anti-social behaviour patterns. decrease in this category from the previous month suggests fluctuating dynamics. The UK average comparison highlights Cricklade's exceptional safety record, but the burglary anomaly demonstrates that even low-crime areas can experience specific spikes in certain categories.

September 2023 saw a 100% increase in burglary incidents, rising from 1 to 2 cases — a category that is 25% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This spike contrasts with an 83.3% drop in vehicle crime, which fell from 6 to 1, suggesting shifting patterns in property-related offences. Public order offences also doubled from 0 to 2 cases, though this remains 35% below the UK average. The most common crime types — anti-social behaviour, burglary, and public order — collectively accounted for 60% of all incidents, highlighting a focus on low-level disputes and property concerns. The area's vehicle crime rate is 58% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect limited commercial activity or fewer parked vehicles in residential zones. Residents might find the 100% increase in burglary particularly noteworthy, as it represents the only category exceeding national averages despite the overall low crime environment.

Cricklade's September 2023 crime rate of 2.0 per 1,000 residents marks a 66.6% decline from the previous month's rate of 5.9 per 1,000. This stark reduction aligns with the area's typically low crime profile, which has consistently lagged behind national averages. Over the 30-day period, the daily crime count averaged 0.33 incidents — a figure that, while technically non-zero, reflects a practical absence of criminal activity in most days. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime occurring for every 508 residents, a statistic that underscores the rarity of incidents in this small community. This low frequency contrasts sharply with the UK's average of 8.0 per 1,000, where Cricklade's rate is 75% below. The population context further highlights the significance: in a town of 5,083 people, the monthly crime total of 10 represents an exceptionally low proportion of the resident base, reinforcing the area's reputation as one of the safest in the region.