Wallingford Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wallingford’s crime profile in July 2025 reflects a blend of stability and unexpected volatility. The area’s overall crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents places it 26.7% below the UK average, a position that underscores its relatively safe environment. Violence and sexual offences remain the most prevalent category, accounting for 40.7% of all reported crimes, though their rate is 14% below the UK average. This suggests a combination of local factors—such as the town’s proximity to Oxford and its role as a commuter hub—that may contribute to lower violent crime despite the presence of a university nearby. The seasonal context of July, marked by festivals, tourism, and extended daylight hours, likely influences crime patterns, with public order offences and shoplifting typically aligning with summer activity. However, the sharp increase in burglary and vehicle crime—both doubling compared to June—introduces an anomaly that defies the usual summer trend of reduced property crime. This may be explained by the influx of transient visitors or changes in local security practices during peak tourist months. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 60%, a decline consistent with the closure of schools and the shift in community dynamics during July. The data illustrates an area where most crime types align with national trends, but specific categories like burglary deviate sharply, demanding closer attention from local authorities and residents.

July 2025 saw a stark reversal in burglary trends, with the category doubling from zero to four incidents—a 100% increase. This unexpected surge contrasts with the area’s generally low crime profile and may partly explain by the seasonal influx of tourists during summer festivals. Vehicle crime also rose sharply, doubling to four incidents, a figure that exceeds the UK average by 28%. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour dropped by 60%, from 10 to 4 cases, a decline that aligns with the closure of schools and the shift in community activity during July. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40.7% of all crimes, fell by 8.3% compared to June, though they remain 14% below the UK average. This mix of increases and decreases suggests a combination of local conditions and broader trends. For residents, the doubling of burglary cases is a specific concern, as it indicates a potential vulnerability in property security during peak tourist months.

Wallingford’s crime rate in July 2025 stood at 6.3 per 1,000 residents, a 5.3% decrease from June’s 6.6 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area over recent months, though the month-on-month shifts reveal nuanced patterns. On a daily basis, 2 crimes were reported each day in July, a figure that, while low, underscores the persistent presence of crime in a built-up area with a population of 8,606. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 159 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised against the UK average, highlights Wallingford’s relative safety. This statistic is particularly significant for residents, as it provides a concrete measure of risk that can be compared to broader national trends. While the overall rate remains below the UK average, the increase in burglary and vehicle crime suggests that localized factors—such as seasonal tourism or changes in community activity—may influence specific categories. The contrast between Wallingford’s low daily crime count and the sharp rise in certain offences illustrates the complexity of crime patterns in a small, densely populated area.