Benson Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Benson's crime profile in April 2025, accounting for 53.9% of all reported incidents. At 2.0 per 1,000 residents, the area's overall crime rate is 74.0% below the UK average of 7.7, a figure that positions Benson as one of the safest places in the country. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark contrast between violent and property crimes, with the former making up the majority of incidents. This pattern is consistent with Benson's character as a built-up area within South Oxfordshire, where community cohesion and low population density may contribute to the lower prevalence of property-related offences. Seasonal factors also play a role, as April's Easter period and spring weather coincide with increased outdoor activity, potentially influencing the rise in violent crime. While the overall rate remains low, the dominance of violence and sexual offences raises questions about local factors—such as transient populations or specific community tensions—that could be contributing to this trend. The data also shows that other theft, at 0.5 per 1,000, matches the UK average, suggesting no significant deviation in this category. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage are both well below national rates, reinforcing the area's overall safety profile. These patterns, while informative, require contextual analysis to fully understand their implications for Benson's residents and local authorities.

April 2025 saw a dramatic 100% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 0 to 7 incidents. This surge, though still below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, highlights a notable shift in the area's crime profile. Other theft also rose by 50%, moving from 2 to 3 cases, while other crime increased from 0 to 1. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 50%, dropping from 2 to 1. The breakdown reveals that violence and sexual offences, at 1.1 per 1,000, remain 58% below the UK average—a disparity that suggests Benson's community dynamics may differ significantly from national patterns. For residents, the most immediate insight is the dominance of violent crime, which accounted for over half of all reported incidents, a figure that warrants attention from local authorities and community groups.

Benson's crime rate in April 2025 rose by 8.6% compared to the previous month, climbing from 1.9 to 2.0 per 1,000 residents. This slight increase, though still far below the UK average of 7.7, reflects a shift in the monthly crime mix. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 0 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that underscores the exceptionally low frequency of incidents. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate—1 reported crime for every 499 residents—highlights the rarity of crime in Benson relative to its size. This statistic, while modest in absolute terms, provides a tangible measure of safety for residents, placing the area in stark contrast to national trends where crime is significantly more prevalent. The population context further reinforces that Benson's low crime rate is not merely a statistical anomaly but a reflection of its unique demographic and geographic characteristics, which likely contribute to the area's overall security profile.