Abingdon-on-Thames Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Abingdon-on-Thames’ crime rate in January 2026 stood at 5.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 20.6% below the UK average of 6.8. This marked safety performance, consistent with the area’s character as a historically rooted market town with limited urban density. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 44.4% of all incidents, though their rate remained 4% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour (12.4% of total crimes) and public order offences (9.6%) were the next most common categories, with the latter exceeding the UK average by 19%. The seasonal context of January—post-holiday lulls, shorter days, and reduced retail footfall—likely contributed to lower outdoor crime rates. Shoplifting, at 0.3 per 1,000, was 47% below the UK average, reflecting the area’s smaller retail footprint compared to larger urban centres. The crime profile illustrates a balance between localised tensions and the broader safety advantages of a low-density built-up area, where community-oriented policing and limited commercial zones may temper more severe crime trends.

January saw a 100% increase in bicycle theft, from zero to one incident, while other crime and drugs-related offences also doubled compared to December. This surge in specific categories contrasts with significant declines elsewhere: vehicle crime fell 62.5% (8 to 3 incidents), and other theft dropped 53.3% (15 to 7). Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, but their rate (2.4 per 1,000) was 4% below the UK average, a trend consistent with the town’s generally lower violent crime profile. Public order offences, however, rose 19% above the UK average (0.4 per 1,000), suggesting localised tensions during the post-holiday period. Residents may find the 6 crimes reported daily (including one involving bicycle theft) a useful snapshot of local activity patterns.

Abingdon-on-Thames’ crime rate in January 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents) marked a 4.7% increase from December’s 5.1 per 1,000.6% below the UK average. Daily crime figures show 6 incidents reported each day, a manageable frequency for a town of 33,209 residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 187 residents, a ratio that contextualises the scale of activity relative to the local population. This monthly exposure is lower than the UK average, which is not provided for comparison, but the town’s overall safety profile is reinforced by its consistent underperformance against national benchmarks. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while crime rose slightly, the absolute numbers remain low, reflecting the area’s character as a relatively tranquil built-up zone with limited commercial density compared to larger urban centres.