South Oxfordshire Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In April 2025, South Oxfordshire recorded a crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents, placing the district 48.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure reflects a consistently low crime environment, shaped by the area’s mix of rural and suburban landscapes, as well as its proximity to Oxford University. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 36.5% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (11.6%) and other theft (9.2%). These rates remain well below UK averages, with violence and sexual offences at 1.5 per 1,000 (43% below the UK average) and anti-social behaviour at 0.5 per 1,000 (62% below). The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter and the transition into spring—likely contributed to increased outdoor activity, which may have influenced crime patterns, particularly in public spaces. However, the overall stability in crime rates suggests that local initiatives, such as community engagement and targeted policing, have had a sustained effect. The low levels of property crime, including vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) and burglary (0.2 per 1,000), further indicate that the district’s infrastructure and residential areas are relatively secure. These findings align with South Oxfordshire’s broader demographic profile, where a balance of commuter suburbs, rural villages, and academic institutions creates a unique context for crime prevention and community safety.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in April 2025 was a 200% increase in theft from the person, rising from 2 to 6 incidents. This surge, though still a small number in absolute terms, highlights a potential shift in local crime patterns. Concurrently, robbery increased by 100%, with one incident reported in April compared to none in March. These rises contrast sharply with declines in other categories, including a 62.5% drop in bicycle theft, likely influenced by seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity or increased bike storage during Easter. The balance between property and violent crimes also shifted, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 36.5% of all crimes—still significantly below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (43% below). Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, was 62% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect the district’s lower population density and community-oriented policing strategies. Residents may find the sharp rise in theft from the person particularly concerning, as it represents a rare but notable upward trend in an otherwise stable environment.

South Oxfordshire's crime rate in April 2025 fell by 3.8% compared to March 2025, from 4.2 to 4.0 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with a broader trend of stable or falling crime rates across the district. On a daily basis, 21 crimes were reported each day in April, a figure that reflects the area’s generally low crime profile. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 248 residents, a statistic that underscores the relative safety of the district compared to national averages. With a population of 156,470, the local context suggests that community-focused policing and the area’s rural-urban mix may contribute to this stability. The monthly exposure figure, while low, remains a reminder that crime, though infrequent, is not entirely absent. These numbers place South Oxfordshire well below the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be significantly higher, though exact comparisons are not provided for this metric.