South Oxfordshire Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2023, South Oxfordshire recorded 628 crimes, translating to 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents. This rate is 46.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, reflecting the area's consistently lower crime profile. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40.5% of all reported incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (9.2%) and anti-social behaviour (8.8%). This pattern aligns with the area's character as a largely rural district with a mix of urban centres, where property crimes and violent incidents are influenced by seasonal factors. November's dark evenings and events like Bonfire Night likely contributed to the rise in anti-social behaviour and public order offences, while the relatively low levels of theft from the person and vehicle crime may reflect the area's lower population density and reduced opportunities for such crimes. The overall crime rate's stability compared to the previous month, despite the sharp increase in burglary, suggests that broader systemic factors—such as community policing efforts and the area's socio-economic profile—continue to exert a moderating influence on criminal activity. The UK-wide comparison further underscores South Oxfordshire's position as a safer region, with violent crimes and property crimes both significantly below national averages. However, the 113% increase in burglary cases raises questions about potential vulnerabilities in home security or changes in criminal behaviour during the winter months.

November 2023 saw a significant 113% increase in burglary cases, rising from 23 to 49. This sharp rise, though notable, still left the category 12% below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. Concurrently, robbery cases increased by 50%, from 2 to 3, while theft from the person rose by 25%, from 8 to 10. These increases contrast with declines in other categories: drug-related crimes fell by 30.8%, and other thefts dropped by 17.3%. Violence and sexual offences, the most common crime type, remained 38% below the UK average, with 254 incidents reported. Anti-social behaviour also showed a stark 62% deficit compared to the UK average, highlighting a broader pattern of lower-than-average violent and disruptive crime. For residents, the 12% below UK average for burglary offers a partial reassurance, though the 113% month-on-month jump in this category warrants attention.

South Oxfordshire's crime rate in November 2023 remained stable compared to the previous month, declining slightly by 1.2% from 4.1 to 4.0 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests no major shifts in overall criminal activity despite seasonal factors. Daily crime statistics reveal 21 reported crimes each day, a figure that, while tangible, remains relatively low given the area's population of 156,470. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 249 residents—a monthly exposure rate that underscores the area's generally low crime environment. This statistic, when contextualised against the local population, illustrates that the likelihood of encountering crime remains modest for most residents. The stable trend contrasts with some month-on-month fluctuations in specific crime categories, yet the overall rate's proximity to the previous month's figure highlights the area's resilience to short-term volatility.