Cricklade Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Cricklade's crime profile in May 2024 reveals a striking balance between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and property crimes (8 incidents) each accounting for 34.8% and 34.8% of the total 23 crimes reported. This 50-50 split contrasts with the UK average, where violent crimes make up 44% of the total and property crimes 31%. The area's overall crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents places it 46.4% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, a gap that reflects its character as a small built-up area within rural Wiltshire. Seasonal factors likely influenced the crime mix, with May's longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising potentially contributing to the rise in violence and sexual offences. Public order offences (4 incidents) and criminal damage (3 incidents) further highlight the interplay between community dynamics and localised incidents. While property crimes remained relatively low compared to the UK, the absence of significant shoplifting or burglary cases suggests that the area's retail and residential environments may have limited opportunities for such crimes. The low rate of anti-social behaviour (1 incident) and drugs-related offences (1 incident) reinforces the perception of Cricklade as a community with comparatively low levels of persistent criminal activity, even as specific incidents show volatility.

May 2024 saw a 300% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 2 to 8 incidents. This category, which now accounts for 34.8% of all crimes, was 44% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. Public order offences also rose, contributing 17.4% of total crimes and sitting 27% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour fell by 75% (from 4 to 1), reflecting a shift in the crime mix towards more severe incidents. Drug-related crimes decreased by 50%, aligning with a broader trend of reduced non-violent offences. The category-specific comparisons reveal a complex picture: while violence and sexual offences surged, burglary and shoplifting remained 35% and 69% below UK averages respectively. These figures suggest that local factors, such as seasonal socialising patterns in May, may have influenced the increase in violent crimes.

Cricklade's crime rate in May 2024 (4.5 per 1,000) marks a 155.4% increase from the previous month's rate of 1.8 per 1,000. This surge, though significant, remains 46.4% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. Daily crime activity in Cricklade averaged one incident per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a relatively low level of persistent criminal activity. On a monthly scale, one reported crime occurred for every 221 residents, illustrating that the vast majority of the population experienced no direct exposure to crime during May. This ratio provides context for local residents, suggesting that while the recent rise is notable, the overall risk remains low compared to both national benchmarks and historical trends for this area. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Cricklade's crime profile, though showing volatility, continues to diverge from the UK average in a way that aligns with its character as a small built-up area within a rural county.