Cherwell Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Cherwell during September 2023 reveals a marked emphasis on violent crime, which accounted for 41% of all recorded incidents, with violence and sexual offences alone making up 41% of the total. This contrasts with the UK average for this category, which stands at 2.7 per 1,000 residents, a figure that Cherwell’s rate of 2.5 per 1,000 falls 9% below. The balance of crime types suggests a local environment where interpersonal conflicts and personal safety concerns dominate the criminal landscape. Property-related crimes such as shoplifting and other thefts contribute 20.2% of the total, but these figures remain closely aligned with the UK average. The overall crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents in Cherwell is 25% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, highlighting a relatively safer area compared to national benchmarks. Seasonal factors such as the back-to-school period and the transition into shorter evenings may have influenced the nature of crimes reported, with anti-social behaviour and public order offences typically rising during this time. The lower rates of vehicle crime and burglary, which are both 58% and 38% below the UK average respectively, suggest that Cherwell’s residential and commercial environments may be less vulnerable to these types of offences. This crime mix indicates a community where personal safety is a primary concern, but where property crime remains relatively contained.

September 2023 saw notable shifts in Cherwell’s crime mix, with robbery incidents rising by 75% from 4 to 7, marking a significant increase in personal safety concerns. This surge in robbery.0 per 1,000 residents, contrasts with a 100% drop in theft from the person, which fell from 11 to 7. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply by 27.8%, with incidents increasing from 79 to 101, a trend that may be linked to the transition into autumn and the return to school routines. However, other categories showed declines, including possession of weapons, which fell by 53.3% from 15 to 7, and drug-related crimes, which decreased by 43.2% from 37 to 21. The area’s performance in comparison to the UK average is also noteworthy: while violence and sexual offences remain 9% below the national rate, shoplifting incidents are 7% above the UK average, suggesting that retail environments in Cherwell may be experiencing slightly higher pressures. This mix of rising and falling crime types indicates a combination of local factors, with certain areas of the community seeing increased challenges while others show marked improvements.

Cherwell’s crime rate in September 2023 stood at 6.0 per 1,000 residents, a 7.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.5 per 1,000. This decline underscores a continuing trend of lower-than-average crime levels in the area, with the monthly rate remaining well below the UK average. On a daily basis, Cherwell recorded approximately 34 crimes per day during September, a figure that, while reflecting the area’s overall safety, still provides a tangible sense of the frequency of criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 165 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than many comparable regions. This statistic, when considered alongside the local population of 170,426 residents, highlights the relative security of Cherwell compared to both the UK average and other areas with similar demographic profiles. The reduction in certain categories, such as drugs and possession of weapons, further illustrates the area’s ability to maintain lower levels of serious crime. These figures provide a valuable context for residents, offering reassurance that while crime remains a concern, its impact is mitigated by the area’s performance relative to national standards.