Wallingford Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Wallingford's January 2026 crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents marked a 16.2% deficit compared to the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, reflecting a generally safer environment than the national benchmark. However, the crime profile revealed a striking imbalance: violent crimes dominated, contributing 57.1% of all incidents, while property crimes accounted for just 22.4%. This disparity suggests a shift in local crime dynamics, potentially influenced by seasonal patterns and community-specific factors. Violence and sexual offences, at 3.3 per 1,000, were 32% above the UK average, indicating a localised concentration of such incidents. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK rate (35% below), saw a sharp 150% month-on-month increase, possibly linked to post-holiday social patterns. The seasonal context of January—shorter days and reduced retail footfall—may have contributed to the lower property crime rates, consistent with historical trends in similar built-up areas. While shoplifting fell significantly below the UK average (65% lower), other theft and anti-social behaviour rose sharply, hinting at a combination of local conditions and broader national trends. This profile underscores the need for targeted approaches to address the growing proportion of violent crimes, which now outnumber property crimes by more than two to one.

Violent crimes dominated Wallingford's January 2026 crime picture, accounting for 57.1% of all reported incidents—significantly higher than the UK average for this category, which stands at 2.5 per 1,000. This stark imbalance between property and violent crime suggests a shift in local dynamics, potentially linked to seasonal factors or community-specific pressures. Anti-social behaviour surged by 150%, rising from 2 to 5 incidents, while other theft also doubled, indicating a possible increase in opportunistic crimes. Conversely, shoplifting fell 65% below the UK average, a trend consistent with the post-holiday period and reduced retail footfall. For residents, the 150% rise in anti-social behaviour—now comprising 10.2% of all crimes—may warrant heightened vigilance in public spaces. These figures illustrate a combination of local conditions and broader national trends, with no single factor clearly driving the changes.

Wallingford's crime rate in January 2026 rose to 5.7 per 1,000 residents, a 75.1% increase from the previous month's rate of 3.3 per 1,000. This shift reflects a notable uptick in reported incidents, though the rate remains below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 2 crimes reported each day over the 31-day period, highlighting the frequency of incidents despite the relatively low overall rate. When considering the monthly exposure, 1 in every 176 residents experienced a reported crime during January—a figure that, while modest, underscores the direct impact on the local population. The population of 8,606 residents provides context for interpreting these numbers, ensuring comparisons remain proportionally accurate. This increase contrasts with the previous month's figures, suggesting a potential seasonal or situational factor influencing the crime profile in Wallingford.