Cirencester Crime Overview
Cirencester is among the top 10 most dangerous small towns in Gloucestershire, and is the 44th most dangerous overall out of Gloucestershire's 314 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Cirencester in 2020 was 51 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to Gloucestershire's overall crime rate, coming in 8% higher than the Gloucestershire rate of 46 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Cirencester is the 405th safest small town, and the 2,991st most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In December 2020, Cirencester had the worst crime rate in Gloucestershire for possession of weapons, with 4 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.20 per 1,000 inhabitants. February 2019 was also a bad month for Cirencester residents, when it was Gloucestershire's most dangerous area for other crime, recording 5 crimes at a rate of 0.25 per 1,000 residents.
The most common crimes in Cirencester are violence and sexual offences, with 384 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 20. This is 11% higher than 2019's figure of 342 offences and a difference of 2.14 from 2019's crime rate of 17. Cirencester's least common crime is theft from the person, with 4 offences recorded in 2020, a decrease of 375% from 2019's figure of 19 crimes.
Compare Cirencester to other towns and cities
See how Cirencester shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Cirencester and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Cirencester Crime Map
Crime in Cirencester Compared To Gloucestershire
Summary of Crimes in Cirencester This Year
| Cirencester | Gloucestershire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 905 | 45.95 | 30,539 | 33.12 | 28% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 30 | 1.52 | 852 | 0.92 | 39% more dangerous |
| Burglary | 91 | 4.62 | 2,904 | 3.15 | 32% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 146 | 7.41 | 5,160 | 5.60 | 24% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 35 | 1.78 | 1,654 | 1.79 | 0.56% safer |
| Other Crime | 10 | 0.51 | 837 | 0.91 | 78% safer |
| Other Theft | 80 | 4.06 | 3,642 | 3.95 | 2.7% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 9 | 0.46 | 298 | 0.32 | 30% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 72 | 3.66 | 4,119 | 4.47 | 22% safer |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.51 | 388 | 0.42 | 18% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 71 | 3.60 | 2,802 | 3.04 | 16% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 4 | 0.20 | 186 | 0.20 | 0% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 53 | 2.69 | 3,197 | 3.47 | 29% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 384 | 19.50 | 16,822 | 18.24 | 6% more dangerous |
Cirencester Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonehouse | 337 | 41.96 | 20% safer |
| Thornbury | 575 | 43.16 | 17% safer |
| Coleford | 421 | 46.11 | 10% safer |
| Stoke Gifford | 956 | 47.16 | 7% safer |
| Lydney | 443 | 47.20 | 7% safer |
| Cirencester | 995 | 50.52 | - |
| Yate | 1,144 | 50.53 | 0.02% more dangerous |
| Tewkesbury | 605 | 53.19 | 5% more dangerous |
| Cinderford | 489 | 54.03 | 6% more dangerous |
| Patchway | 1,072 | 76.15 | 34% more dangerous |
| Filton | 908 | 80.16 | 37% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Cirencester
View crime percentage over time forCirencester Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 32 | 31 | 27 | 46 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.96 | 1.1 | 0.81 | 1.5 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 5 | 6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 8 | 7 | 10 | 7 | Safer |
| Drugs | 2.6 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 1.8 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 0.91 | 0.46 | 0.96 | 0.51 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 7 | 6 | 8 | 4.1 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.46 | 0.25 | 0.36 | 0.46 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 1.6 | 2.2 | 3.6 | 3.7 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.81 | 0.46 | 0.56 | 0.51 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 7 | 4.4 | 3.6 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.61 | 0.71 | 0.96 | 0.20 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 3.2 | 3.0 | 4.6 | 2.7 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 14 | 14 | 17 | 20 | Getting worse |
Changes In Cirencester's Crime Rates Over Time
Offences in Cirencester's Green Spaces
We only display green spaces in Cirencester that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2020.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingshill Playing Field | 4 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.78 |
Comparing Cirencester to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Cirencester | 50.52 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 25% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 35% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 39% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 41% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 41% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 48% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 51% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 53% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 62% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 63% more dangerous |
Crime in Cirencester's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cirencester Central | 560 | 85 | First |
| Cirencester East & Stratton | 224 | 27 | Second |
Crime in Cirencester During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Cirencester change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in April, when Cirencester saw a 300% increase in anti-social behaviour. Cirencester saw a large fall in vehicle crime during April, when it fell by 95% compared to April in 2019. Other Theft saw a fall in every month of Cirencester's lockdown.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +52% | +300% | +144% | +104% | +40% | +39% | +20% | +51% | +76% | +60% |
| Bicycle Theft | +100% | -33% | +200% | +150% | +100% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Burglary | +240% | -13% | +60% | -33% | +150% | +17% | -15% | -29% | -56% | -33% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +10% | -71% | -52% | -41% | -56% | +15% | +27% | -58% | -53% | -14% |
| Drugs | - | -40% | +100% | -75% | +150% | - | +50% | - | +50% | +100% |
| Other Crime | -67% | - | - | - | -50% | - | - | - | - | -33% |
| Other Theft | -44% | -60% | -64% | +50% | -11% | -71% | -23% | -50% | -92% | -67% |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | +33% | +133% | - | +280% | -67% | -45% | -69% | - | -60% | -43% |
| Robbery | - | -50% | +100% | - | - | - | - | - | - | +200% |
| Shoplifting | -14% | +200% | -63% | -40% | -80% | +133% | +50% | - | +50% | -75% |
| Theft From the Person | -67% | - | - | - | - | - | - | -67% | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | - | -95% | -86% | +17% | -20% | +33% | -40% | -40% | -82% | -70% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +32% | -40% | +24% | +30% | +40% | -33% | -18% | -24% | -27% | +70% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Cirencester
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Cirencester's least common crime is theft from the person (inc. pickpocketing).Last updated: 07 May 2021