Wallingford Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

August 2025 marked a continuation of Wallingford’s historically low crime rates, with a total of 35 crimes reported across the built-up area of South Oxfordshire. At 4.1 crimes per 1,000 residents, this figure is 49.4% below the UK average of 8.1, a stark contrast to the national trend. The breakdown of crimes reveals a predominance of violent and sexual offences (42.9% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (17.1%) and criminal damage and arson (11.4%). These patterns align with Wallingford’s character as a small, largely residential town with limited commercial hubs, where violent crimes may be influenced by local social dynamics rather than high-foot-traffic areas. Seasonal factors likely played a role, as August is a peak holiday month in the UK, potentially increasing burglary risks due to empty homes. However, the data shows a 50% decrease in burglary incidents compared to July, suggesting either effective preventive measures or reduced opportunities for such crimes during the summer. The significant gap between Wallingford’s anti-social behaviour rate (0.7 per 1,000) and the UK average (1.5 per 1,000) may reflect the town’s relatively low population density and community cohesion. The overall decline in crime compared to the previous month indicates a positive trajectory, though the rise in anti-social behaviour warrants closer examination to ensure long-term stability.

August 2025 saw a stark shift in crime patterns, with public order offences and shoplifting each declining by 80% compared to July. This reduction, coupled with a 50% rise in anti-social behaviour, highlights a combination of factors influencing local safety. Violent crimes remained 41% below the UK average at 1.7 per 1,000 residents, a figure that contrasts with the 2.9 per 1,000 UK rate. The sharp drop in shoplifting—from five to one incident—may reflect the seasonal context of August as a peak holiday month, with fewer tourists and potentially more empty homes reducing opportunities for theft. Conversely, the increase in anti-social behaviour could indicate heightened social activity during the summer, though no direct causal link is established. The town’s violent crime rate, while below the UK average, remains a priority for local authorities, particularly given its proportion (42.9%) of total reported crimes. These trends offer both cause for optimism and areas requiring targeted intervention.

Wallingford’s crime rate in August 2025 fell by 35.1% compared to July 2025, marking a notable downward trend. This shift from 6.3 to 4.1 crimes per 1,000 residents suggests sustained improvements in local safety. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one reported crime per day in August, a figure that reflects the low overall rate but remains a tangible reminder of the need for vigilance. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 246 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents against the town’s population of 8,606. This monthly exposure rate underscores how infrequent crime is in Wallingford compared to the UK average, though it also highlights the importance of maintaining community efforts to ensure this trend continues. The reduction in public order offences and shoplifting—each down 80%—may indicate effective local initiatives or seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic during holidays. However, the 50% increase in anti-social behaviour raises questions about underlying patterns that require further attention.