Abingdon-on-Thames Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Abingdon-on-Thames’ crime profile in November 2025 reveals a pronounced dominance of violent crime over property crime, a pattern that may reflect the area’s character as a commuter town with a mix of residential and commercial zones. The overall crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000, 24.7% below the UK average, underscores the effectiveness of local policing or the influence of demographic factors. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 42.6% of all incidents, far exceeding the share of property crimes (32.2%), a stark contrast to the national trend where property crimes often lead. This imbalance may be explained by the area’s proximity to Oxford and the University of Oxford, where student populations and late-night activities could contribute to higher rates of violence and public disorder. November’s seasonal context—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and extended darkness—likely amplified tensions. Public order offences, which rose 28% above the UK average, may be tied to the increased foot traffic and events during the month, while anti-social behaviour incidents, down 62% compared to the UK average, suggest effective community interventions or environmental design that discourages such activity. The relatively low burglary and theft rates (6.0% and 4.9% of total crimes, respectively) align with the area’s built-up nature, where surveillance and urban density may deter such crimes. This month’s data highlights a combination of local demographics, seasonal events, and policing strategies that shape Abingdon-on-Thames’ unique crime profile.

November 2025 saw a stark shift in crime patterns, with violent crimes (78 incidents) outnumbering property crimes (59 incidents) for the first time in recent months. This imbalance may reflect seasonal dynamics, such as increased public activity around Bonfire Night or the impact of Black Friday shopping on local tensions. Among the most significant changes, vehicle crime surged by 266.7%, rising from three incidents in the prior month to 11. This jump, though unexplained by the data, could be linked to increased vehicle movement during holiday shopping or changes in parking enforcement. Conversely, shoplifting dropped 59.3% to 11 incidents, a marked decline from 27 in the previous month. This decrease may be attributed to heightened retail security measures or the timing of Black Friday sales, which could have shifted consumer behaviour. Violent crime rates in Abingdon-on-Thames (2.4 per 1,000) remain 7% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences, a contrast to the 28% increase in public order crimes compared to national figures.

Abingdon-on-Thames recorded a crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 in November 2025, marking an 11.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.2. This reduction aligns with a broader trend observed in the Vale of White Horse, where seasonal factors and local policing efforts may contribute to lower incident reporting. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately six crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the community. When scaled to the population of 33,209, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 181 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible benchmark for residents, illustrating that while crime remains a concern, its frequency is lower than the UK average. The population-scaled perspective also highlights the relatively small number of incidents in a community of this size, suggesting that local initiatives or environmental factors may be playing a role in maintaining this lower rate.