Cherwell Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Cherwell's overall crime rate in January 2024 stood at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, 25.7% below the UK average of 7.4. This performance highlights the district's relatively low crime profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 37.7% of all crimes, with a rate of 2.1 per 1,000—19% below the UK average. This may reflect a combination of local policing efforts, community initiatives, or demographic factors such as a lower proportion of high-risk populations. Shoplifting, at 0.6 per 1,000, was 5% above the UK average, potentially influenced by the presence of retail hubs or seasonal factors like post-holiday footfall. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.6 per 1,000, was 39% below the UK rate, suggesting effective community engagement or lower population density in key areas. The seasonal context of January—marked by post-holiday periods, shorter days, and reduced retail activity—likely contributed to lower outdoor crime rates, though indoor and residential crimes such as burglary and anti-social behaviour showed mixed trends. These patterns may align with Cherwell's character as a mixed urban-rural area, where local infrastructure and community dynamics play a role in shaping crime outcomes. The data also indicates that while overall rates are low, targeted efforts may be needed to address specific categories like 'Other crime,' which was 43% above the UK average, though the exact nature of these incidents remains unclear.

January 2024 saw a 100% increase in possession of weapons, rising from 4 to 8 incidents—a sharp uptick that may reflect seasonal trends or localized enforcement actions. Burglary also rose by 37%, with 37 cases reported, though this remains below the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000. Conversely, robbery fell by 66.7%, from 6 to 2 incidents, a decline that may align with post-holiday reduced footfall in retail and public spaces. Shoplifting decreased by 22.8%, from 123 to 95 cases, linked to shorter days and lower retail activity during January. 'Other crime' was 43% above the UK average, though the exact nature of these incidents remains unspecified in the data. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour increased by 27%, from 74 to 94 cases, a rise that may indicate challenges in community management or seasonal factors affecting public spaces.

Cherwell's crime rate in January 2024 remained stable at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, matching the previous month's figure. This consistency suggests no major shifts in overall crime patterns, though localized changes in specific categories may reflect different dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 30 reported crimes, a figure that contextualizes the monthly total into a more immediate, relatable metric. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 183 residents, a ratio that highlights the relative safety of the district compared to the UK average. When scaled to the population of 170,426, this means that the likelihood of any individual being directly involved in a crime remains low. The comparison to the UK average—where Cherwell's rate is 25.7% below—underscores the area's generally lower crime profile, which may be influenced by factors such as community engagement, local policing strategies, or the district's demographic and geographic characteristics.