South Oxfordshire Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

South Oxfordshire’s population of 156,470 experienced 559 reported crimes in November 2025, translating to a crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 50.7% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, highlighting the area’s consistently low crime profile. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38.6% of all incidents (216 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (10.2%) and criminal damage and arson (9.3%). These rates align with the district’s character as a largely rural and suburban area, where lower population density and community-focused policing may contribute to reduced crime. Seasonal factors, such as Bonfire Night and the start of Black Friday shopping, could have influenced crime patterns, though the overall rate remained stable compared to previous months. Violence and sexual offences, while the top category, are still 46% below the UK average, suggesting effective local interventions or demographic differences. The lower prevalence of anti-social behaviour (62% below UK average) may also reflect the area’s quieter, more residential nature, where public order issues are less frequent. Meanwhile, shoplifting and other property crimes remain significantly below national levels, due to the absence of large retail hubs or targeted prevention efforts. This data underscores South Oxfordshire’s position as a relatively safe region, though the sharp increases in possession of weapons and theft from the person warrant closer monitoring.

November 2025 saw sharp increases in specific crime categories, including a 700% rise in possession of weapons (from 1 to 8 incidents) and a 200% increase in theft from the person (from 1 to 3). These spikes, though small in absolute terms, may signal emerging trends or isolated incidents requiring local attention. Conversely, categories like burglary and public order offences decreased by 17.6% and 21.2%, respectively, potentially reflecting seasonal patterns such as reduced outdoor activity during darker evenings. Violence and sexual offences, the most common crime type, remain 46% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), a contrast to the national picture where such offences are more prevalent. Residents might find the 19 crimes per day statistic useful for contextualising local safety, though this rate is among the lowest in the country. The stark underperformance of anti-social behaviour (62% below UK average) may reflect the area’s quieter, more residential character compared to densely populated urban centres.

South Oxfordshire’s crime rate remained stable at 3.6 per 1,000 residents in November 2025, matching the rate from the previous month. This consistency suggests no major spikes or dips in overall criminal activity during the period. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 19 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the relatively low crime profile of the district compared to national averages. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 280 residents, underscoring the rarity of incidents in a population of 156,470. This monthly exposure rate, while low, aligns with the area’s broader trend of maintaining crime levels significantly below the UK average. The stability in crime rates may be attributed to the district’s mix of rural and suburban environments, where community engagement and policing strategies likely contribute to sustained low-level crime. However, the absence of a UK-wide daily comparison means local context remains central to understanding these figures.