Rural Cherwell Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Rural Cherwell’s crime rate in April 2024 stood at 5.4 per 1,000, 29.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This marked improvement in safety, particularly in relation to the national trend, reflects the area’s distinct character as a built-up rural region with limited commercial and nightlife activity. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 39.4% of all crimes.1 per 1,000 remains 18% below the UK average. This suggests that while interpersonal crimes are a persistent concern, they are not high in the area, possibly due to the community’s relatively small size and spread-out nature. Other theft followed closely at 19.0% of total crimes, but its rate of 1.0 per 1,000 is 79% above the UK average, indicating a unique local pattern that may be linked to the area’s retail presence or seasonal factors. The spring weather and Easter period in April likely influenced crime dynamics, with increased outdoor activity contributing to higher visibility of certain offences. However, the overall stability in the crime profile—particularly the consistent underperformance compared to the UK in categories like anti-social behaviour (84% below average) and public order offences (62% below average)—points to a broader systemic factor, such as the area’s low population density or effective local policing. These figures illustrate a combination of geographic characteristics, seasonal rhythms, and community-specific crime trends, offering valuable insights for residents and local authorities alike.

April 2024 saw a notable 120% increase in 'other crime' incidents, rising from 10 to 22, a shift that may reflect changes in local reporting practices or unaddressed community concerns. This category’s rate of 0.8 per 1,000 is 400% above the UK average, underscoring a divergence in the types of incidents being recorded in Rural Cherwell compared to the national trend. Meanwhile, public order offences fell by 45.5%, from 11 to 6, potentially linked to the quieter nature of the area during the Easter period and reduced outdoor activity. The rate of violence and sexual offences—2.1 per 1,000—remains 18% below the UK average, suggesting that while this category is the most common, it is not prevalent in the area. Residents may find the 4.2% monthly exposure to anti-social behaviour—1 in 238 residents—particularly relevant, as this figure is 84% below the UK average and may indicate effective community policing or natural deterrents in this built-up rural setting.

Rural Cherwell’s crime rate in April 2024 remained stable at 5.3 per 1,000 in March, rising slightly to 5.4 per 1,000 in April—a 1.5% increase, but consistent with the overall low crime profile of the area. On a daily basis, the 142 total crimes reported over 30 days equate to approximately five crimes per day, a figure that reflects the area’s smaller population and lower density compared to major urban centres. When scaled to the local population, this translates to one reported crime for every 186 residents over the course of the month, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up rural area. While this monthly exposure is significantly lower than the UK average, it is important to contextualise that Rural Cherwell’s unique characteristics—such as its spread-out housing and limited nightlife—likely contribute to this pattern. These figures provide a tangible sense of the crime environment for residents, showing that while incidents occur, they remain infrequent enough to be manageable within the community’s structure.