Cricklade Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Cricklade's crime profile in October 2024 underscores a marked improvement in safety, with an overall rate of 2.2 crimes per 1,000 residents—72.8% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This statistic positions the built-up area within Wiltshire as one of the safest regions in the country, a trend likely influenced by its rural character and limited urban density. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36.4% of all reported incidents (4 cases), though this rate remains 70% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Public order offences and anti-social behaviour followed closely, each contributing 18.2% of total crimes, with both categories significantly below national benchmarks. The seasonal context of October—shorter days, Halloween festivities, and the clocks going back—may have played a role in shaping crime patterns, though the overall decline suggests effective local measures or natural deterrents. For instance, the low rate of property crimes (2 incidents) compared to violent crimes (4 incidents) could reflect Cricklade's character as a small, close-knit community where social cohesion may reduce opportunities for theft or burglary. The data also highlights the absence of significant seasonal spikes in crime, a contrast to larger urban areas where October's darker evenings often correlate with increased violence or anti-social behaviour. This stability, combined with the area's already low crime density, reinforces the notion that Cricklade's safety is a consistent feature rather than an anomaly.

October 2024 saw a 75% decrease in criminal damage and arson, with incidents falling from 4 to 1—a sharp decline that may reflect seasonal factors such as darker evenings deterring outdoor activities. Conversely, drugs and other theft each rose by 100%, with both categories moving from zero to one reported incident. These increases, while statistically significant, remain well below UK averages: drugs are 23% below the national rate of 0.3 per 1,000, and other theft is 64% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. The breakdown of crimes reveals a striking imbalance, with violent crimes (4 incidents) outpacing property crimes (2 incidents), a shift that contrasts with the UK's broader property crime focus. For residents, the most immediate insight is the low daily crime count—roughly zero crimes per day—suggesting that most households in Cricklade are unlikely to encounter crime during the month.

Cricklade's crime rate in October 2024 dropped to 2.2 per 1,000 residents, a 39.0% decrease from the previous month's 3.5 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with a rate 72.8% below the national average of 8.1 per 1,000. Over the course of October, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 462 residents, reflecting a monthly exposure that is exceptionally low compared to typical urban centres. Daily crime statistics show an average of 0 crimes per day in Cricklade, a figure that contrasts sharply with the UK's much higher daily rates. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, for every 1,000 residents, Cricklade experiences just 2.2 crimes, a stark contrast to the UK average that highlights the area's unique safety profile. This low crime density suggests that local factors—such as community cohesion, limited nightlife, or rural isolation—may play a role in maintaining such low rates, though further analysis would be needed to confirm.