Wallingford Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Wallingford's crime profile in October 2023 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 34.5% of all reported incidents. This contrasts with the UK average, where such crimes account for 2.7 per 1,000 residents compared to Wallingford's 1.2 per 1,000. The area's crime mix highlights a 57.5% gap below the national average, a figure that may reflect its status as a relatively tranquil built-up area within South Oxfordshire. Public order offences, at 24.1% of total crimes, emerged as the second-largest category, a rate 36% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This discrepancy could be influenced by local factors such as community events or seasonal dynamics, though the data does not specify exact causes. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage both fell significantly below UK averages, with the latter at 37% below the national rate. The seasonal context of October—shorter daylight hours, Halloween, and the clocks going back—may have contributed to the slight uptick in public order issues, though the overall crime rate remained low. Wallingford's position as a small, commuter-focused town with limited nightlife may explain the relatively low property crime rates, particularly shoplifting and burglary, which stood at 83% and 71% below UK averages respectively. This profile suggests a community where proactive policing and local engagement play a key role in maintaining safety, though the higher-than-average public order figures warrant further exploration.

The most significant month-on-month change was a 60% decrease in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 25 to 10 incidents. This decline may partly explain the overall 51.6% reduction in the area's crime rate compared to September. Public order offences stood out as the second-largest category, with a rate of 0.8 per 1,000 residents—36% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This anomaly could reflect local events or community dynamics, though no specific factors are identified in the data. Shoplifting and burglary both fell by 50%, aligning with broader trends in property crime. Anti-social behaviour remained 61% below the UK average, suggesting effective community policing strategies or a demographic profile that mitigates such incidents. Residents may find the 3.4 per 1,000 crime rate particularly relevant, as it is more than half the national average.

Wallingford's October 2023 crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents marked a 51.6% decrease from the previous month's 7.0 per 1,000. This drop aligns with a broader trend of reduced violent crime, including a 60% decline in violence and sexual offences. Daily crime statistics show an average of one reported crime per day in October, a figure that may appear low but reflects the area's generally secure environment. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 297 residents, a rate that, while modest, highlights the importance of local policing efforts. When compared to the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, Wallingford's performance is 57.5% below the national benchmark, suggesting a combination of community engagement and geographic factors that contribute to lower crime levels. The population context—8,606 residents—further underscores how even small absolute numbers can translate into meaningful local impact when scaled per capita.