Cherwell Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Cherwell's crime profile in November 2025, accounting for 40% of all reported crimes. With an overall crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents, the area remains 19.2% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, illustrating a consistently lower crime profile compared to the national benchmark. The data shows a clear seasonal influence, with Bonfire Night and Black Friday contributing to heightened activity in certain sectors. While violence and sexual offences were the most common category, shoplifting and other thefts also featured prominently, reflecting the area's retail and commercial character. The lower-than-average rates for anti-social behaviour and public order offences may indicate effective community engagement or policing strategies in residential areas. However, the seasonal context of November—marked by shorter days and increased retail activity—likely contributed to fluctuations in crime types, with shoplifting and public order incidents potentially rising during the holiday shopping period. The relatively low rates of burglary and vehicle crime, consistent with Cherwell's largely rural and suburban makeup, further distinguish the area's crime profile from more densely populated urban centres. This combination of factors illustrates a community where violent crime is a primary concern, but where broader crime trends align with the area's demographic and geographic characteristics.

November 2025 saw significant increases in drug-related crimes, burglary, and robbery, with drug offences surging by 92.9% (from 28 to 54) and burglary rising by 68.8% (from 32 to 54). These spikes may partly explain the overall 3.0% monthly increase in crime rates. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 58.8% (from 17 to 7), likely reflecting seasonal changes such as reduced cycling activity in colder weather. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, contributing 40% of all crimes and sitting 7% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This contrast with the UK highlights Cherwell's relatively strong performance in curbing violent crime, despite the rise in drug-related incidents. Residents might find the 92.9% surge in drug crimes particularly noteworthy, as it signals a potential shift in local policing priorities or community dynamics.

Cherwell's crime rate in November 2025 rose by 3.0% from the previous month's 5.7 per 1,000 to 5.9 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend. This increase, though modest, is consistent with seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and increased retail activity during Black Friday. On a daily basis, Cherwell recorded an average of 33 crimes per day in November, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 171 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in the area compared to national averages. With a population of 170,426, the local context suggests that most residents are not directly affected by crime on a daily basis, though targeted areas may experience higher concentrations of specific offences. This perspective helps frame the data in terms of individual risk rather than aggregate statistics.