Cricklade Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 5,083, Cricklade recorded 24 crimes in January 2025—a rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents. This places the area 33.8% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, marking one of the lowest crime rates in the country for this period. Violence and sexual offences dominated with 12 incidents (50% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (20.8%) and criminal damage and arson (8.3%). The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with shorter days and reduced retail activity—may partly explain the lower volume of outdoor crimes typically seen in this time of year. The area’s crime profile suggests a relatively stable environment, though the high proportion of violent offences contrasts with the UK average, where violence rates are marginally lower. The low property crime rate (4 incidents, or 16.7% of total crimes) aligns with the characteristics of a smaller, built-up area within Wiltshire, where commercial activity and public spaces may be less densely concentrated than in larger urban centres. These patterns are consistent with the area’s likely semi-rural character, where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to the observed crime dynamics.

January 2025 saw a dramatic 400% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 1 to 5 incidents—a stark shift compared to December. This surge may reflect seasonal factors such as post-holiday gatherings or changes in community activity patterns. Concurrently, possession of weapons and burglary both doubled from zero to one incident each. Other theft fell by 50% (from 2 to 1), while criminal damage and arson decreased by 33.3% (from 3 to 2). Violence and sexual offences, which constitute 50% of all crimes, were 4% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, however, was 2% above the UK average of 1.0 per 1,000. These fluctuations highlight the importance of context-specific factors, such as local events or environmental changes, which may influence crime patterns more acutely than broader national trends. Residents might find the 400% increase in anti-social behaviour particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a need for community-focused interventions in the coming months.

Cricklade’s crime rate rose 41.3% from 3.3 per 1,000 in December to 4.7 per 1,000 in January 2025. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 212 residents—a figure that, while low, indicates a measurable increase in activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day, a rate that remains well below the UK average. When scaled to the population of 5,083, the 24 total crimes represent a small but noticeable proportion of the community. This rise in crime rate contrasts with the area’s historical tendency for lower rates. The comparison to the UK average underscores Cricklade’s generally safer profile, with violent offences and property crimes both significantly below national benchmarks. However, the sharp increase in anti-social behaviour suggests a potential vulnerability in community policing or local event management that may require attention. For residents, the 1-in-212 monthly exposure figure provides a tangible reference for understanding the scale of risk in their daily lives.