South Oxfordshire Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of South Oxfordshire, the crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 in October 2024 translates to a daily risk that is significantly lower than the UK average of 8.1. This rate, 46.9% below the national benchmark, reflects a district where everyday life is shaped by relatively low exposure to crime. The most common incidents were violence and sexual offences (43.6% of total crimes), followed by public order (8.3%) and anti-social behaviour (8.1%). These figures suggest that while personal safety remains a concern in certain contexts, the broader environment is marked by a balance between community activity and controlled disorder. The seasonal context of October—shorter days and the approach of Halloween—may contribute to the prominence of public order offences, as darker evenings could increase the visibility of anti-social behaviour in areas with high foot traffic. Despite the overall low rate, the district’s violent crime rate (1.9 per 1,000) is 29% below the UK average, a statistic that may be influenced by the area’s suburban character, where crime is less concentrated in high-density urban centres. The relatively low prevalence of property crimes, such as burglary (0.2 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000), further supports the notion of a safer, more stable environment. However, the sharp rise in possession of weapons (from 2 to 7 incidents) highlights the need for continued vigilance, particularly as seasonal factors may amplify certain risks. Overall, the data illustrates a district where crime remains a manageable, though not absent, part of daily life.

October 2024 saw a stark increase in possession of weapons, rising 250% from 2 to 7 incidents, a shift that may reflect heightened awareness or enforcement during the Halloween period. Robbery incidents also surged by 200%, jumping from 2 to 6, though this remains well below the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. Conversely, vehicle crime fell 47.1% compared to September, dropping from 51 to 27—likely linked to reduced commuter traffic as the academic year progresses. Theft from the person declined by 16.7%, from 6 to 5, a small but consistent trend that may indicate effective local policing strategies. South Oxfordshire’s violent crime rate—1.9 per 1,000—remains 29% below the UK average, suggesting that despite the rise in specific violent offences, the area continues to perform better than the national benchmark in this category. The district’s anti-social behaviour rate is 69% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect strong community engagement or the absence of high-density urban environments typical of larger cities.

South Oxfordshire's crime rate in October 2024 rose 9.5% from the previous month, climbing to 4.3 per 1,000 residents from 3.9. This equates to roughly 22 reported crimes per day across the district, a figure that contextualises the pace of daily life in this area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 235 residents, a ratio that reflects the district's relatively low overall crime levels compared to the UK average. With a population of 156,470, this means fewer residents are directly affected by crime than in areas with higher rates. The shift from September to October also highlights seasonal patterns: as evenings grow darker and Halloween approaches, public order incidents and anti-social behaviour—both of which rose in October—may become more prevalent in areas with high foot traffic or community events. This aligns with the broader trend of increased public order offences in the UK during autumn months, though South Oxfordshire remains significantly below the national average for these categories.