Faringdon Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Faringdon’s December 2023 crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents placed it 47.2% below the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000, highlighting a significant improvement in local safety. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 44.4% of all reported incidents, followed by shoplifting (13.9%) and public order offences (11.1%). This distribution contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically dominate, suggesting that Faringdon’s crime profile is shaped by local factors such as community dynamics and policing strategies. The seasonal context of December—marked by Christmas shopping, extended evenings, and the holiday season—likely influenced these patterns, as such periods can both increase and reduce certain types of crime depending on local circumstances. For instance, the relatively low rate of shoplifting (0.5 per 1,000) compared to the UK average (0.5 per 1,000) indicates a narrow but notable edge in this category, potentially linked to the area’s built-up character within a rural district. Meanwhile, the sharp decline in anti-social behaviour (down 60%) and criminal damage and arson (down 71.4%) may reflect the impact of targeted interventions or the natural ebb of seasonal activity. These figures, when viewed alongside the broader UK context, reinforce Faringdon’s position as a safer area, though the month’s data also underscores the need for continued vigilance in addressing emerging trends such as the 100% increase in theft from the person and drugs-related incidents.

December 2023 saw significant reductions in several crime categories, with vehicle crime falling by 75% (from 4 to 1) and criminal damage and arson decreasing by 71.4% (from 7 to 2). These declines may partly reflect the seasonal context of the month, as shorter daylight hours and holiday-related disruptions could have deterred certain types of activity. However, not all trends were downward: theft from the person and drugs each saw a 100% increase, rising from zero to one reported incident. This uptick, though small in absolute terms, warrants attention, particularly given the UK average for theft from the person is 0.2 per 1,000—Faringdon’s rate now sits at 0.1 per 1,000, 44% below the national average. The balance of crime types also shifted, with violent crimes (16 incidents) outpacing property crimes (13 incidents), a contrast to the UK average where property crimes typically dominate. This divergence may be consistent with Faringdon’s character as a built-up area within a rural district, where community-focused policing and localised social dynamics could influence crime patterns.

Faringdon's crime rate in December 2023 stood at 3.8 per 1,000 residents, a marked decline from 7.1 per 1,000 in the previous month. This reduction, equivalent to a 46.3% decrease, reflects a notable shift in the area’s crime profile. Over the course of December, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 262 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low level of criminal activity compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, Faringdon recorded approximately one crime per day, a figure that, while modest, highlights the importance of consistent community vigilance. The population context further illustrates the scale: with 9,448 residents, the localised impact of crime remains manageable, though the seasonal context of December—characterised by extended evenings and holiday-related activity—may have influenced reporting patterns. These figures, when contextualised against the broader UK backdrop, reinforce Faringdon’s position as a safer area within the Vale of White Horse.