Wallingford Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2023, Wallingford recorded 60 crimes across a population of 8,606, translating to a crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 residents. This figure, 17.6% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000, reflects a generally safer environment compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 55% of all reported incidents (33 cases), with a rate of 3.8 per 1,000—30% above the UK average. This anomaly may be explained by local factors, such as the area's proximity to Oxford and the potential influx of students or transient populations during the summer months. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category (7 cases), was 46% below the UK average, a trend consistent with Wallingford's character as a relatively quiet built-up area with strong community ties. Seasonal context also plays a role: the start of summer and the longest days of the year may have contributed to increased outdoor activity, driving some violent incidents while also highlighting the need for community policing to address anti-social behaviour. Property crimes, including vehicle crime and bicycle theft, were lower than the UK average, though bicycle theft saw a 100% increase from zero to two incidents. This spike may be linked to the summer season and the rise in cycling for leisure or commuting. Overall, Wallingford's crime profile suggests a balance between local demographics, seasonal rhythms, and the effectiveness of existing community safety measures.

June 2023 saw sharp increases in anti-social behaviour (+133.3%), bicycle theft (+100%), and robbery (+100%) compared to May. These jumps, particularly in bicycle theft, may be linked to the start of the summer season and increased cycling activity. Meanwhile, other theft decreased by 40% and public order offences fell by 20%, suggesting some areas of crime are receding. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, contributing 55% of all crimes, and their rate (3.8 per 1,000) was 30% above the UK average. Conversely, anti-social behaviour was 46% below the UK average, a stark contrast that may reflect local community engagement efforts. For residents, the 1-in-143 monthly exposure rate offers a tangible measure of risk, though the volatility in specific crime types highlights the need for adaptive policing strategies.

Wallingford's crime rate in June 2023 rose by 30.3% compared to the previous month, moving from 5.4 to 7.0 per 1,000 residents. While this marks an increase, the area remains 17.6% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. Daily crime activity averaged two incidents per day, a figure that, while modest, underscores the need for continued community vigilance. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 143 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Wallingford in a safer bracket compared to national trends. This statistic, when contextualised against the area's population of 8,606, suggests that while crime is not absent, its frequency is relatively low. The built-up nature of the area, combined with its location in South Oxfordshire, likely contributes to this balance, with local initiatives and community cohesion playing a role in mitigating incidents. However, the upward trend from May to June indicates a need for targeted attention to emerging patterns, particularly in areas where anti-social behaviour and bicycle theft have seen sharp increases.