Benson Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile for Benson in February 2025 reveals a distinct mix of crime types that reflects the area's unique characteristics. With a total of 12 crimes reported, the crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents is 71.6% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, indicating a markedly safer environment than the national average. Property crimes dominate the landscape, accounting for 8 out of 12 incidents, with criminal damage and arson being the most prevalent category at 4 incidents (33.3% of total crimes). This emphasis on property-related offences contrasts with the UK average, where violent crime typically constitutes a larger share. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely contributes to the subdued overall crime rate, though the specific rise in criminal damage and arson suggests potential localized factors. Anti-social behaviour, while lower than the UK average, shows a sharp increase from the previous month, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring of community dynamics. The low crime rate is consistent with Benson's status as a built-up area within South Oxfordshire, where compact communities and limited industrial activity may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the relatively high proportion of property crimes compared to the UK average may indicate vulnerabilities in residential security or targeted criminal activity. This pattern is further reinforced by the absence of significant violent crime, which aligns with the area's likely demographic profile of stable households and limited commercial activity outside of core residential zones.

February 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Anti-social behaviour surged by 100%, jumping from 0 to 3 incidents, while criminal damage and arson also doubled from 2 to 4. This contrasted with declines in shoplifting and vehicle crime, both falling by 50% from previous month's totals. The crime mix reveals a notable divergence from UK averages: criminal damage and arson in Benson (0.6 per 1,000) exceeded the national average (0.5 per 1,000) by 25%, while anti-social behaviour (0.5 per 1,000) was 48% below the UK average (1.0 per 1,000). These patterns suggest localized factors influencing crime trends, such as seasonal changes in community activity or targeted enforcement efforts. Residents might find the 100% increase in anti-social behaviour particularly noteworthy, as it could indicate shifts in local dynamics during winter months.

Benson's crime rate in February 2025 stood at 1.9 per 1,000 residents, a 19.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 2.3 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with the seasonal context of February, a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 540 residents, a figure that underscores the area's exceptionally low crime exposure compared to national averages. Daily crime context reveals an average of 0 crimes per day in Benson, a stark contrast to the UK's average of 2.65 per 1,000 residents. This low daily frequency suggests a stable environment with minimal disruptions, though the population-scaled perspective highlights that even minor incidents can have disproportionate local impact. The area's built-up character within South Oxfordshire likely contributes to this pattern, as smaller communities often experience more localized crime trends that differ from broader urban or rural patterns.