Crime in Cricklade & Latton: statistics, rates and trends
261 crimes were recorded in Cricklade & Latton in the 12 months to August 2026, 49.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Cricklade & Latton at a glance
- Crime trends in Cricklade & Latton
- Types of crime in Cricklade & Latton
- Cricklade & Latton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Cricklade & Latton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cricklade & Latton
- Demographics of Cricklade & Latton
- Questions about crime in Cricklade & Latton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (92), anti-social behaviour (59) and criminal damage and arson (27) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,046th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Cricklade & Latton | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 261 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.6 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +23% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,257 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Cricklade & Latton peaked in the year to August 2019 (326 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (174). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 261 | 49.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 212 | 40.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 174 | 33.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 203 | 38.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 228 | 43.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 319 | 60.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 275 | 52.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 326 | 62.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 280 | 53.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 25 |
| July 2026 | 16 |
| June 2026 | 26 |
| May 2026 | 34 |
| April 2026 | 15 |
| March 2026 | 26 |
| February 2026 | 15 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 19 |
| October 2025 | 23 |
| September 2025 | 15 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (55% below) and violence and sexual offences (49% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 31 to 59.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 92 | 17.5 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 | 11.2 | 15.4 | +90% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 5.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 20 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 3.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 10 | 1.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Cricklade & Latton; the highest is Royal Wootton Bassett North (71.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Brinkworth, Wiltshire (18.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cricklade & Latton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purton | 265 | 36.9 | -26% |
| Minety | 156 | 32.0 | -36% |
| Royal Wootton Bassett East | 124 | 29.6 | -40% |
| Royal Wootton Bassett North | 394 | 71.4 | +44% |
| Royal Wootton Bassett South & West | 379 | 55.6 | +12% |
| Brinkworth | 87 | 18.1 | -63% |
| Lyneham | 144 | 20.9 | -58% |
| Malmesbury | 318 | 48.7 | -2% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Cricklade & Latton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (28).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 28 |
| On or near High Street | 23 |
| On or near White Horse Road | 22 |
| On or near Stones Lane | 17 |
| On or near Clover Lane | 12 |
| On or near Saxon Close | 9 |
| On or near Deansfield | 8 |
| On or near Parking Area | 8 |
| On or near Stockham Gardens | 8 |
| On or near Rectory Lane | 7 |
Of the 202 crimes in Cricklade & Latton with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 59 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 75 | 37.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 62 | 30.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 34 | 16.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Cricklade & Latton has an estimated population of 5,257 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), an older population (28%, against 19%) and fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cricklade & Latton average decile 7.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Cricklade & Latton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Cricklade & Latton a safe place to live?
Cricklade & Latton recorded 49.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,046th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Cricklade & Latton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 92 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (59).
Is crime in Cricklade & Latton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cricklade & Latton was up 23% on the year before: 261 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 212 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cricklade & Latton?
About 5,257 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cricklade & Latton?
Cricklade & Latton is policed by Wiltshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.