Abingdon-on-Thames Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Abingdon-on-Thames recorded a crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 in July 2024, placing it 20.2% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This performance highlights a consistent trend of lower-than-national crime levels, particularly in property-related offences. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36.5% of total crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 16.7%. These figures contrast with the UK average for violent crime, which stands at 2.9 per 1,000—Abingdon’s rate of 2.4 per 1,000 is 16% lower. The area’s relatively low property crime rate (6.7 per 1,000) also reflects broader patterns, with shoplifting and vehicle crime both below national averages. July’s seasonal context—peak tourism, festivals, and school holidays—likely contributed to fluctuations in crime types. While violent crime remained stable, anti-social behaviour and public order offences saw modest declines, possibly linked to increased community engagement during summer events. The area’s built-up character within a rural district may explain its lower property crime rates, as fewer high-density residential zones and commercial hubs could reduce opportunities for burglary and theft. However, the sharp rise in burglary (4 incidents) compared to the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000 underscores the need for targeted measures in specific locations.

July 2024 saw a 300% increase in burglary, rising from 1 to 4 incidents, a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This surge, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened vulnerability during summer holidays or temporary changes in local security practices. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped by 50% (6 to 3 incidents), aligning with national trends where such offences often decline in warmer weather. Shoplifting also fell by 38.5% (13 to 8), potentially linked to increased retail staff presence during peak tourist season. The drugs category stood out as 127% above the UK average, with 0.5 per 1,000 compared to the national rate of 0.2 per 1,000. This discrepancy may be influenced by local factors such as proximity to transport routes or transient populations. Anti-social behaviour remained lower than the UK average (1.1 vs 1.4 per 1,000), due to community-led initiatives or the area’s character as a quieter built-up district. Residents might find the 7 crimes per day statistic (based on 222 total crimes) useful for contextualising local safety, though this figure is slightly lower than the previous month’s rate of 7.3 per 1,000.

Abingdon-on-Thames’ crime rate in July 2024 (6.7 per 1,000) marked an 8.4% decline from the previous month’s rate of 7.3 per 1,000. This downward trend contrasts with the UK average, where crime rates typically show smaller month-on-month variations. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 7 crimes per day in July, a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s relatively sparse population density. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 150 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average, which tends to be higher in more densely populated urban centres. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Abingdon’s crime profile is shaped by its unique demographic mix: a built-up area within a rural district, which may balance the risks of urban density with the lower crime prevalence typical of less populated regions. While the previous month’s rate was marginally higher, the consistent gap between Abingdon’s figures and the UK average suggests that local factors—such as community cohesion, policing strategies, or the area’s economic profile—play a significant role in maintaining lower crime levels.