Benson Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Benson’s crime profile in February 2024 reveals a strikingly low overall rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 73.2% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This disparity underscores the area’s unique character as a built-up district within South Oxfordshire, where compact residential and commercial spaces may naturally limit opportunities for certain types of crime. The crime mix is dominated by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50% of all reported incidents (6 cases), though even this category remains 64% below the UK average. Other theft followed with 25% of cases (3 incidents), and anti-social behaviour, drugs, and shoplifting each contributed 8.3% (1 incident each). This distribution suggests a balance between personal safety concerns and property-related issues. Seasonal context plays a role, as February’s winter conditions and pre-spring lull likely contribute to lower outdoor activity and fewer opportunities for crimes such as shoplifting. The area’s low population density and limited commercial hubs may also suppress crime rates compared to larger urban centres, though the rise in violent crimes hints at local factors that warrant further attention. Overall, Benson’s crime picture illustrates a community where safety is the norm, but targeted issues such as violence require continued monitoring.

February 2024 saw a 200% increase in other theft, rising from 1 to 3 incidents, a shift that may reflect heightened activity in local retail or residential areas. Violence and sexual offences also rose by 50%, from 4 to 6 cases, though this remains 64% below the UK average for this category. Conversely, shoplifting fell by two-thirds (from 3 to 1), a drop that could be linked to reduced foot traffic during the winter months. Drug-related crimes doubled from 0 to 1, a marginal increase that still places Benson well below the UK average for this category. These shifts illustrate a dynamic crime mix where property crimes remain relatively rare but violent crimes show a marked uptick, albeit within a broader context of overall low rates. Residents may find the sharp decline in shoplifting reassuring, suggesting that targeted interventions or seasonal factors have curbed this specific type of crime.

Benson’s crime rate in February 2024 (1.9 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 25.1% decline from the previous month’s rate of 2.5 per 1,000, marking a downward trend that aligns with the seasonal lull typical of winter. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 540 residents, a figure that underscores the area’s relative safety compared to broader UK trends. Daily crime statistics show an average of 0.41 crimes per day in February, a negligible figure that contrasts sharply with the UK’s higher daily rates. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, Benson’s low crime rate suggests that residents are far less likely to experience crime than the national average, though this must be contextualised within the area’s small size and low population density. This comparison highlights how Benson’s built-up character, with its compact layout and limited commercial activity, may naturally suppress crime opportunities compared to larger urban centres.