Gloucestershire Constabulary

Is Cirencester Rural South Safe?

Crime statistics for Cirencester Rural South. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 36 months: April 2023 – March 2026 939 crimes
66 / 100 Safe

Safety Score !

939 Crimes (last 36 months)
45.3% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↓22.1% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 36 months — 939 total crimes recorded in Cirencester Rural South

Violent Crime
306 32.6%
Anti-Social Behaviour
201 21.4%
Criminal Damage & Arson
98 10.4%
Other Theft
96 10.2%
Public Order
56 6%
Vehicle Crime
45 4.8%
Burglary
42 4.5%
Shoplifting
40 4.3%
Other Crime
35 3.7%
Drugs
9 1%
Bicycle Theft
6 0.6%
Theft from Person
3 0.3%
Robbery
1 0.1%
Possession of Weapons
1 0.1%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Cirencester Rural South — last 36 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cirencester Rural South safe?

Cirencester Rural South has a CrimeRadar safety score of 66/100, rated Safe. A total of 257 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 22.1% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Cirencester Rural South is considered a relatively safe area compared to the UK average, based on official UK Police data.

How many crimes were recorded in Cirencester Rural South in the last 12 months?

257 crimes were recorded in Cirencester Rural South in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 22.1% compared to the previous 12-month period (330 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 306 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Cirencester Rural South?

The most common crime in Cirencester Rural South is Violent Crime, with 306 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 119.1% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Cirencester Rural South increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Cirencester Rural South is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 22.1% — from 330 crimes in the previous 12 months to 257 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Cirencester Rural South?

Cirencester Rural South has a safety score of 66 out of 100 (Safe). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Cirencester Rural South compare to the Gloucestershire Constabulary average?

Cirencester Rural South has a safety score of 66/100, while the Gloucestershire Constabulary force area average is 32/100. Cirencester Rural South is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Cirencester Rural South?

45.3% of crimes recorded in Cirencester Rural South resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Gloucestershire Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Cirencester Rural South?

306 violent crimes were recorded in Cirencester Rural South in the last 12 months — representing 119.1% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 201 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Cirencester Rural South last updated?

The crime data for Cirencester Rural South was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Cirencester Rural South with other areas?

You can compare Cirencester Rural South with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: March 2026.