South Oxfordshire Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

South Oxfordshire's crime rate in December 2025 stood at 3.4 per 1,000 residents — 51.4% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This stark contrast to national trends underscores the area's consistently low crime profile, shaped by its mix of urban and rural characteristics. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 44.3% of all crimes, making them the most common category.5 per 1,000, they remain 42% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely with 9.5% of total crimes, and criminal damage and arson each contributed 8.0%. The December data aligns with seasonal patterns, as the area's retail hubs and social gatherings during the festive season likely drive public order offences and alcohol-related incidents. However, the overall crime rate remains remarkably stable, reflecting the area's strong community policing and infrastructure. The UK's higher average, which includes more densely populated urban centres, contrasts with South Oxfordshire's suburban and rural mix, where fewer opportunities for certain crimes exist. The low levels of vehicle crime (73% below UK average) and drug-related offences (63% below) further highlight the area's distinct profile, shaped by its economic stability and limited nightlife. Despite the 50% rise in public order offences, the overall safety record remains robust, with no major spikes in violent or property crimes.

December saw a 50% increase in public order offences, rising from 26 to 39 cases. This jump, though still low compared to the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, suggests heightened tensions during the festive season. Violence and sexual offences also rose by 7.4%, though the area's rate of 1.5 per 1,000 remains 42% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Conversely, bicycle theft plummeted by 85.7% to just one case, a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, which accounts for 9.5% of all crimes, remains 68% below the UK average. The drop in vehicle crime — 73% below the UK rate — may partly reflect the area's limited commuter parking zones. Residents may find the 50% increase in public order offences particularly noteworthy, as it highlights the need for community engagement during holiday periods.

South Oxfordshire's crime rate in December 2025 fell to 3.4 per 1,000 residents, a 6.2% decrease from November's 3.6. This continues a downward trend that has kept the area well below the UK average for over a year. On a daily basis, 17 crimes were reported each day in December — a figure that, while low, reflects the area's consistent safety record. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 299 residents, a ratio that highlights the rarity of crime in this densely populated district. With a population of 156,470, the monthly exposure statistic illustrates how infrequent criminal activity remains, even during peak holiday periods when empty homes and dark evenings might typically increase risks. The local authority's infrastructure and community policing efforts likely contribute to this sustained low level of crime, though seasonal factors such as Christmas shopping and festive gatherings occasionally influence specific offence types.