Crime in Cricklade: statistics, rates and trends
251 crimes were recorded in Cricklade in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Cricklade at a glance
- Crime trends in Cricklade
- Types of crime in Cricklade
- Cricklade compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Cricklade
- Streets with the most crime in Cricklade
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cricklade
- Population and deprivation in Cricklade
- Questions about crime in Cricklade
- About this data
251 crimes were recorded in Cricklade in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 94 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Cricklade has the 1,199th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Cricklade | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 251 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.7 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,257 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Cricklade was highest in the year to July 2019 (323 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (186). Over the whole period it fell 11%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 251 | 47.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 215 | 40.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 186 | 35.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 211 | 40.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 224 | 42.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 306 | 58.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 283 | 53.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 323 | 61.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 282 | 53.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 15 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cricklade over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+65%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 94 | 17.9 | 0.52 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 9.7 | 0.63 | +65% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 4.8 | 0.70 | +39% |
| Public order | 22 | 4.2 | 0.63 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 3.8 | 0.46 | +233% |
| Other theft | 11 | 2.1 | 0.33 | +0% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.3 | 0.38 | -22% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.1 | 0.54 | -25% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.0 | 0.19 | -29% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.8 | 0.23 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.8 | 0.78 | -20% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 0.23 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Cricklade
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cricklade recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 37.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Cricklade
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cricklade recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 65% on the year before. It made up 20.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Cricklade
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cricklade recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Cricklade
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cricklade recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Cricklade
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cricklade recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 233% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Cricklade
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cricklade recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Cricklade
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cricklade recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Cricklade
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cricklade recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Cricklade
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cricklade recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Cricklade
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cricklade recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Cricklade
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cricklade recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Cricklade
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Cricklade recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Cricklade, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cricklade.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cricklade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Blunsdon | 365 | 47.8 | +0% |
| Swindon (Swindon) | 16,566 | 86.8 | +82% |
| Stratton St Margaret | 1,268 | 61.8 | +29% |
| Highworth | 395 | 46.8 | -2% |
| Cirencester | 1,848 | 104.3 | +119% |
| Royal Wootton Bassett | 776 | 56.5 | +18% |
| Wroughton | 529 | 55.2 | +16% |
| Shrivenham and Watchfield | 329 | 45.0 | -6% |
1 areas within Cricklade, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Cricklade & Latton had the highest rate (47.7 per 1,000) and Cricklade & Latton the lowest (47.7). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cricklade & Latton | Neighbourhood | 5,257 | 251 | 47.7 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Cricklade over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 25 |
| On or near High Street | 23 |
| On or near White Horse Road | 22 |
| On or near Clover Lane | 15 |
| On or near Stones Lane | 13 |
| On or near Saxon Close | 9 |
| On or near Deansfield | 8 |
| On or near Stockham Gardens | 8 |
| On or near Rectory Lane | 7 |
| On or near Braydon Lane | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cricklade over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 71 | 28.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 63 | 25.1% |
| Not recorded | 51 | 20.3% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 12.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 4.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
Cricklade has an estimated population of 5,257. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cricklade sits in decile 7.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Cricklade |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.6% |
| Social rented homes | 10.8% |
| Private rented homes | 11.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 |
Is Cricklade a safe place to live?
Cricklade recorded 47.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Cricklade?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (51).
Is crime in Cricklade going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cricklade was up 17% on the year before: 251 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 215 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Cricklade?
Cricklade is policed by Wiltshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Cricklade. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.