Benson Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Benson’s crime rate in June 2024 stood at 2.9 per 1,000 residents, marking a 64.6% deficit compared to the UK average of 8.2. This figure reflects a largely rural area with limited urban density, where crime tends to remain low due to smaller population centres and lower foot traffic. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 47.4% of all incidents (9 cases), followed by robbery (10.5%) and other theft (10.5%). The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer—likely influenced patterns, with increased outdoor activity potentially contributing to a slight uptick in public order issues. However, overall crime remains markedly lower than the national average, consistent with Benson’s character as a low-density built-up area within South Oxfordshire. The violent crime rate in Benson (1.4 per 1,000) was 49% below the UK average for the same category, highlighting a stark contrast to urban centres where such offences are more frequent. Property crimes, though fewer in number, showed mixed trends: robbery rates surged above UK averages, while burglary and vehicle crime fell below national benchmarks. These variations suggest a combination of local demographics and broader regional trends, with Benson’s relatively stable community profile likely mitigating some crime drivers typically associated with larger towns.

June 2024 saw significant shifts in Benson’s crime profile. Robbery incidents doubled compared to the previous month, rising from 0 to 2 cases—a 100% increase. This marked a stark deviation from the UK average, where robbery rates in Benson were 200% higher than the national benchmark of 0.1 per 1,000. Concurrently, public order offences and other theft also doubled, suggesting potential seasonal influences linked to summer activities. Meanwhile, burglary and vehicle crime both fell by 50%, aligning with broader trends of reduced property-related incidents in low-density areas. Violent crime, though still the most common category, decreased by 30.8% from 13 to 9 cases, a shift that may reflect the transition from spring to summer, when outdoor spaces become more populated and community interactions increase. The contrast between rising robbery rates and falling burglary figures is notable: while property crimes overall remained low, the specific rise in robbery may indicate targeted opportunities in commercial or public spaces. Residents might find the 100% increase in robbery incidents particularly concerning, as it represents a rare spike in a typically stable area. These changes underscore the need for vigilance in local retail and public areas, even as Benson’s overall crime rate remains well below UK averages.

Benson’s crime rate in June 2024 (2.9 per 1,000) represented a 9.6% decline from the previous month’s rate of 3.2, continuing a downward trend observed in recent months. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that, while locally relevant, lacks direct UK-wide comparison due to the absence of national daily crime statistics. When scaled to the population of 6,483, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 341 residents—a ratio that highlights the area’s relative safety compared to larger urban centres. This low density likely contributes to the reduced likelihood of crimes occurring in proximity to one another, a factor that may also explain the 86% deficit in anti-social behaviour rates compared to the UK average. The previous month’s rate of 3.2 per 1,000 suggests a sustained period of stability, with the June figures reinforcing Benson’s position as a low-crime locality. While the 200% above-average robbery rate raises questions about localized vulnerabilities, the overall context remains one of comparative security, with the area’s demographics and geographic characteristics likely playing a key role in moderating broader crime trends.