Cherwell Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Cherwell’s overall crime rate in October 2025 stood at 5.7 per 1,000 residents, a figure 26% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This performance reflects a combination of local factors, including the area’s character as a mix of rural and urban environments, and seasonal influences such as darker evenings and Halloween. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 40.3% of all crimes, followed by shoplifting (12.8%) and public order offences (9.1%). The breakdown shows that Cherwell’s violent crime rate is lower than the UK average, with 2.3 per 1,000 compared to the national figure of 2.7 per 1,000. This could be attributed to effective community policing efforts or the area’s relatively low population density, which may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. Shoplifting, however, exceeded the UK average by 11%, likely linked to the presence of retail centres and high streets in the district. The seasonal context of October—shorter days and the approach of Halloween—may also have influenced patterns, with increased foot traffic in commercial areas contributing to a rise in property-related offences. These dynamics illustrate how local conditions and national trends interact to shape crime statistics, even within a district that overall performs better than the UK average.

The most striking month-on-month change in October 2025 was the 183.3% increase in bicycle theft, rising from 6 to 17 incidents. This surge, though small in absolute terms, represents a dramatic shift and may be linked to seasonal factors such as darker evenings and the start of the academic term, which could see more students cycling in the area. Concurrently, vehicle crime also saw a significant 88.9% increase, moving from 18 to 34 incidents, suggesting a possible rise in thefts from parked vehicles during the month. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences decreased by 10.9%, from 439 to 391, a decline that aligns with broader trends in the area’s crime profile. Cherwell’s violence and sexual offences rate of 2.3 per 1,000 was 14% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour was 60% below the UK rate at 0.5 per 1,000. These disparities highlight how local factors—such as community engagement and policing strategies—can shape crime outcomes even as national trends persist.

Cherwell's crime rate in October 2025 rose by 2.2% compared to the previous month, moving from 5.6 to 5.7 per 1,000 residents. This slight increase, though modest, contrasts with broader trends in the area’s crime profile. On a daily basis, 31 crimes were reported each day in October, a figure that reflects the local rhythm of activity and population density. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 176 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents within the district’s population of 170,426. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of how frequently crime intersects with daily life in Cherwell, though it remains significantly lower than the UK average. The population context further underscores that while the rate is rising, the absolute number of crimes remains relatively low compared to larger urban centres. This comparison highlights the importance of viewing crime statistics through both local and national lenses, ensuring that context is not lost in raw figures.