Cricklade Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Cricklade's crime profile in July 2025, accounting for 44.4% of all reported crimes, with 8 incidents recorded. This category remains 47% below the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000, highlighting a stark contrast to national trends. The overall crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 in July is 59.3% lower than the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently safer environment compared to the rest of the country. Anti-social behaviour accounts for 16.7% of incidents, with 3 reported cases, and shoplifting contributes 11.1%, doubling from 1 to 2 incidents month-on-month. The seasonal context of July—peak tourism, festivals, and school holidays—likely contributes to the higher proportion of violent crimes, though local factors such as Cricklade's small population and rural proximity to Wiltshire's urban centres may temper overall crime levels. The low property crime rate (5 incidents, 27.8% of total) suggests a lower incidence of burglary and theft compared to the UK, where property crimes typically dominate. This pattern aligns with Cricklade's character as a historic market town with limited commercial density, where community cohesion and low population density may reduce opportunities for property-related offences. The seasonal influx of visitors during festivals could, however, temporarily elevate tensions or create conditions for violent incidents.

July 2025 saw a 100.0% increase in shoplifting, rising from 1 to 2 incidents, marking the most significant month-on-month change in this category. This spike may reflect increased foot traffic during summer festivals or the presence of temporary retail activity in the town. Conversely, public order offences fell sharply by 66.7%, declining from 3 to 1, a trend consistent with the quieter summer evenings in a small town where community policing may have mitigated disturbances. Violence and sexual offences decreased by 27.3% (from 11 to 8) compared to June, though they remain the most prevalent category, likely driven by the area's seasonal dynamics. Anti-social behaviour also dropped by 40.0% (from 5 to 3), suggesting that targeted interventions or natural fluctuations in community activity may have contributed to this decline. Cricklade's rate for violence and sexual offences is 47% below the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000, indicating a strong local performance in preventing such crimes despite the summer season. This contrast with national trends may be partly explained by the town's compact size and the presence of local initiatives that foster community engagement, though no specific programmes are referenced in the data.

Cricklade's July 2025 crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 represents a 30.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.1 per 1,000, illustrating a marked improvement in local safety. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1 crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that places Cricklade well below the UK's average daily crime rate (which is not provided but inferred to be significantly higher). When scaled to the population of 5,083 residents, the monthly exposure equates to roughly 1 reported crime for every 282 residents—a statistic that underscores the relatively low risk of encountering crime in this built-up area. This monthly exposure is particularly noteworthy when compared to the UK average, where residents face a much higher likelihood of experiencing crime. The reduction in the overall crime rate may be attributed to the seasonal nature of Cricklade's environment, where summer activities and community events could foster greater vigilance among residents. However, whether this decline is due to specific interventions or simply a natural fluctuation in crime patterns. The combination of low population density, strong community networks, and the absence of high-risk commercial zones likely plays a role in maintaining Cricklade's consistently low crime levels, even during periods of increased visitor activity.