Benson Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Benson's crime profile in April 2023, accounting for 32% of all reported crimes. With a total of 25 incidents recorded, the area maintains a crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents—48% below the UK average of 7.5. This marked discrepancy reflects Benson's character as a built-up area within South Oxfordshire, where low population density and limited commercial activity likely contribute to the subdued crime environment. The 8 incidents of violence and sexual offences, while representing a 27.3% decrease from March's 11, still remain significantly below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Seasonal factors in April—Easter festivities and spring weather—may have influenced patterns of outdoor activity, though the area's overall safety profile remains consistent with its rural context. Vehicle crime, at 16% of total incidents, stands out as a category 33% above the UK average, possibly linked to local transport infrastructure or seasonal travel patterns. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences, each contributing 16% of crimes, show no significant deviation from UK averages, suggesting a balance between community cohesion and occasional disruptions. The low rates of criminal damage (67% below UK average) and shoplifting (58% below UK average) further reinforce Benson's position as a relatively safe built-up area, where the majority of residents experience minimal direct exposure to crime.

April 2023 saw a dramatic 300% increase in vehicle crime, rising from one to four incidents. This surge, coupled with a parallel 300% rise in anti-social behaviour, highlights shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. Both categories now account for 16% of total crimes, though vehicle crime remains 33% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. Conversely, violence and sexual offences decreased by 27.3% from 11 to 8 incidents, bringing their rate to 1.2 per 1,000—54% below the UK average. The single drug-related incident reported in April, a 100% increase from zero in March, contrasts sharply with the 67% below UK average for criminal damage and arson. These fluctuations, while significant, remain within the context of Benson's consistently low overall crime rate.

Benson's crime rate in April 2023 rose 8.7% from the previous month's 3.6 to 3.9 per 1,000 residents, reflecting a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that contextualises the low overall rate within the built-up area's population of 6,483. Monthly exposure calculations show that over the course of April, one crime occurred for roughly every 259 residents—a statistic that, when considered alongside the area's small population, underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. This daily and monthly breakdown provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, though the rate remains 48% below the UK average. The population-scaled perspective further highlights Benson's position as a low-crime area, where the majority of residents are unlikely to encounter crime in any given month.