Wallingford Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In Wallingford, the per-capita risk of experiencing crime in May 2024 translates to a 5.5-in-1,000 chance for any resident, placing the area 34.5% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This figure suggests that for every 183 residents, one crime is reported over the course of the month, a statistic that contextualises risk in everyday terms. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 46.8% of all recorded crimes, followed by other theft (19.2%) and public order offences (12.8%). These patterns align with Wallingford’s character as a built-up area within South Oxfordshire, where social activity in public spaces may contribute to higher rates of violent and disorderly incidents. May’s longer evenings and bank holidays likely amplified outdoor drinking and socialising, which may partly explain the seasonal uptick in public order offences. While violent crime remains the dominant category, the overall rate is significantly lower than the UK average, reflecting the area’s relatively low exposure to crime compared to larger urban centres. This contrast highlights how local demographics and geography—such as Wallingford’s mix of residential and commercial zones—can shape crime profiles distinct from national trends.

May 2024 saw a dramatic 800% increase in other theft, rising from 1 to 9 incidents. This surge, though small in absolute terms, underscores a shift in crime patterns that may reflect heightened activity in retail or residential areas during the month. Meanwhile, violent crimes (22 incidents) dominated the crime mix, representing 46.8% of total offences, a balance that contrasts with the UK average where violence and sexual offences account for 32.8% of reported crimes. Wallingford’s rate of violence and sexual offences (2.6 per 1,000) is 8% below the UK average, a discrepancy that may be linked to the area’s lower population density and community-focused policing. Conversely, other theft in Wallingford is 90% above the UK average (0.6 per 1,000), a stark contrast that could be attributed to specific local factors such as increased foot traffic in certain zones or targeted opportunistic crimes. For residents, the 800% rise in other theft is a concrete warning to remain vigilant in areas with higher turnover, such as local shops or public transport hubs.

Wallingford’s crime rate in May 2024 (5.5 per 1,000) represents a 27% increase from the previous month’s rate of 4.3 per 1,000, a rise that, while modest in absolute terms, signals a shift in local dynamics. This monthly change occurs against a backdrop of 2 crimes reported per day on average, a figure that, when scaled to the area’s population of 8,606 residents, equates to one crime occurring for every 183 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible measure of risk that residents can contextualise within their daily routines. Comparing this to the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, Wallingford remains significantly safer, though the 27% month-on-month increase suggests a need for continued monitoring. The population-scaled perspective also highlights how Wallingford’s lower density and community-oriented infrastructure may contribute to its comparatively lower crime rates, even as specific categories like other theft deviate from national norms. These figures collectively illustrate how local conditions—whether social, economic, or geographical—can create unique crime profiles that diverge from broader trends.