South Oxfordshire Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

South Oxfordshire's crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents in July 2025 places it 46.5% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This stark divergence reflects the area's character as a largely rural district with limited urban density, where crime patterns are shaped by seasonal rhythms and localized factors. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 42.1% of all crimes, a proportion significantly higher than the UK average of 38%, yet the rate of 1.9 per 1,000 remains 38% below the national figure. Anti-social behaviour followed at 13.0%, with 0.6 per 1,000 — 61% below the UK average. These figures align with the area's seasonal context: July, a peak summer month, saw schools closed, tourism at its height, and festivals drawing visitors to local events. Such factors may contribute to increased anti-social behaviour in public spaces, though the overall rate remains exceptionally low compared to the UK average. Property crimes, including burglary and vehicle crime, were less prevalent than violent crimes, consistent with the area's lower population density and reduced commercial activity outside major towns. The data suggests a crime profile dominated by interpersonal disputes and public order issues, with minimal exposure to property-related offences. This pattern contrasts sharply with more densely populated regions, where property crime often dominates. The low overall rate, despite the prominence of violent crimes, indicates effective community policing and a relatively stable social environment.

July 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime types, with robbery increasing by 100% (from 0 to 4 incidents) — a notable spike that may reflect heightened activity during summer festivals or events. Theft from the person rose by 33.3%, potentially linked to increased foot traffic in tourist areas. Burglary also increased by 28.6%, though the absolute numbers remained low at 27 incidents. Conversely, possession of weapons fell by 66.7%, and drugs-related crimes dropped by 44.4%, which could indicate ongoing success in targeted policing efforts. The category of drugs — with a rate of 0.1 per 1,000 — was 64% below the UK average, a striking contrast to national trends. Vehicle crime and shoplifting also remained well below UK averages, at 0.2 and 0.3 per 1,000 respectively. The dominance of violent crimes over property crimes in the breakdown — 301 vs 235 — highlights a unique balance in South Oxfordshire's crime mix, diverging from the UK average where property crimes often exceed violent ones. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the sharp rise in robbery incidents, which may warrant caution in high-traffic areas during festivals and events.

The crime rate in July 2025 (4.6 per 1,000) marked a 3.2% increase from June's 4.4 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, South Oxfordshire experienced approximately 23 crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, underscores the continuous presence of criminal activity in the area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 219 residents — a monthly exposure rate that highlights the relatively low frequency of crime in this local authority district compared to the UK average. With a population of 156,470, the 715 total crimes reported in July represent a small fraction of the population, reinforcing the area's reputation as a safer region. The comparison to the UK average becomes even more pronounced when considering the significant gaps in specific categories: drugs-related crimes, for instance, were 64% below the national rate, and bicycle theft was 100% below. These disparities suggest that South Oxfordshire's unique socio-economic and geographical profile — including its rural expanses and limited urban centres — plays a critical role in shaping its crime picture. The slight increase from the previous month, though statistically small, may be attributed to seasonal factors such as the influx of tourists and the associated rise in public order incidents.