Cherwell Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences emerged as the dominant category in Cherwell's November 2025 crime statistics, accounting for 40% of all reported incidents. This category, at 2.4 per 1,000 residents, is 7% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, indicating a relatively lower incidence of violent crime compared to national trends. The overall crime rate for the district stood at 5.9 per 1,000 residents, placing Cherwell 19.2% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This suggests a generally safer environment, though the prominence of violent crimes underscores the need for targeted interventions. Seasonal factors, including the dark evenings of November and the commercial activity surrounding Black Friday, likely contribute to the elevated number of incidents in certain categories. Shoplifting, at 11.1% of total crimes, is 11% above the UK average, highlighting a specific challenge in retail areas. This suggests that local retail environments may be particularly vulnerable to theft, possibly due to the increased foot traffic during the holiday season. The dominance of violent crimes, despite being below the UK average, points to the need for community-focused policing and support services to address underlying issues. The data also reveals a stark contrast in the performance of different crime categories, with anti-social behaviour and public order offences significantly below the UK average, which may reflect the effectiveness of local initiatives in managing these issues. These findings illustrate the combination of local conditions and broader national trends, necessitating a nuanced approach to crime prevention and community engagement.

November 2025 saw a 92.9% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from 28 to 54 incidents. This spike aligns with the seasonal context of darker evenings and heightened social activity around Bonfire Night. Burglary also rose sharply by 68.8%, with 54 reported cases, a significant jump from 32 in the previous month. Robbery incidents increased by 60%, from 10 to 16, indicating a potential shift in criminal activity patterns. Conversely, bicycle theft dropped by 58.8%, from 17 to 7, suggesting that initiatives or seasonal factors may have influenced this decline. The crime mix shifted with violence and sexual offences dominating at 40% of all reported crimes, a category that is 7% below the UK average. Shoplifting, at 11.1% of total crimes, is 11% above the UK average, highlighting a specific challenge in retail areas. These trends underscore the need for targeted interventions, particularly in addressing drug-related incidents and property crimes, while leveraging the success of initiatives that reduced bicycle theft.

Cherwell's November 2025 crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents marks a 3.0% increase from the previous month's 5.7 per 1,000, indicating a modest upward trend in reported incidents. This rate translates to approximately 33 crimes reported daily, a figure that contextualises the pace of activity within the district. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 171 residents, a measure that highlights the frequency of incidents in a monthly aggregate. This statistic, when considered alongside the local population of 170,426, underscores the proportion of the population affected by crime. The district's overall crime rate remains 19.2% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, suggesting a generally safer environment compared to national trends. However, the slight rise in overall crime may reflect seasonal factors such as the dark evenings of November and the commercial activity surrounding Black Friday. The distribution of crimes across property and violent categories also shifts slightly, with violent crimes maintaining a significant share of the total. These patterns warrant further consideration of local dynamics, including community engagement and policing strategies, to address emerging trends effectively.