Benson Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences in Benson during June 2025 stood at 1.1 per 1,000 residents — a rate 62% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. This stark divergence from national trends highlights Benson’s relatively low exposure to violent crime, a pattern consistent with its character as a small, built-up area within South Oxfordshire. The overall crime rate for the month was 3.2 per 1,000 residents, 60.5% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This places Benson among the safest areas in England, with violent crimes accounting for 33.3% of total incidents and anti-social behaviour matching this share. The seasonal context of June — the start of summer and longer daylight hours — may have influenced local patterns, though the data shows no clear correlation with typical seasonal crime spikes. Property crimes, at 0.3 per 1,000 residents, remained 41% below the UK average for other theft, suggesting that Benson’s low population density and limited commercial activity contribute to reduced opportunities for property-related offences. The absence of major retail hubs or nightlife areas likely explains the underrepresentation of shoplifting and alcohol-fuelled violence, which are more common in urban centres. While a direct causal link, the area’s compact size and proximity to rural landscapes may limit the scope for crimes that depend on anonymity or high-traffic zones.

June 2025 saw a 250% month-on-month increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 2 to 7 incidents. This surge, while significant, still left Benson’s rate at 1.1 per 1,000 — 62% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed the same trajectory, doubling from 2 to 7 cases. These jumps may reflect the onset of summer, with more outdoor activity and social gatherings. Conversely, public order offences fell by 66.7% (3 to 1), and criminal damage and arson dropped by 50% (2 to 1), possibly due to fewer public events or increased community vigilance. The drugs category saw a 100% increase, with one incident recorded — a rate 26% below the UK average. This suggests that while drug-related crime remains rare in Benson, it is not entirely absent. The crime mix shifted with violent crimes (33.3% of total) and anti-social behaviour (33.3%) dominating over property crimes (9.5%). This contrasts with UK averages, where property crimes typically account for a larger share. For residents, the 250% rise in violence and sexual offences is a clear data point to monitor, though the absolute numbers remain low in the context of Benson’s population of 6,483.

Benson’s crime rate in June 2025 rose 61.2% from the previous month’s 2.0 per 1,000 to 3.2 per 1,000, reflecting a notable upward trend. However, this increase places the area still far below the UK average, with the overall rate 60.5% lower than the national figure. On a daily basis, 21 crimes were reported over 30 days — roughly one crime per day — a rate that would be considered extremely low in most parts of the country. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime for every 309 residents over the course of June. This monthly exposure is significantly lower than the UK average, which would equate to roughly one crime for every 125 residents. The comparison highlights Benson’s status as a low-crime area, even after the month-on-month increase. While the rise in violent crimes and anti-social behaviour is concerning, the absolute numbers remain minimal in the context of the area’s small population. The data also shows that Benson’s crime profile diverges from national trends, with violent and anti-social crimes dominating over property-related offences — a pattern less common in larger urban centres. This suggests that local factors, such as community cohesion or limited commercial activity, may play a role in shaping the area’s crime dynamics.