Faringdon Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2023, Faringdon’s crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents placed it 42.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This disparity reflects a broader trend in the area, where violent crime overwhelmingly dominates the crime profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 53.5% of all incidents, significantly outpacing property crimes, which contributed just 21.4% to the total. This imbalance may be influenced by local factors, such as the town’s character as a built-up area within a largely rural district, where social dynamics and community cohesion could contribute to lower property crime rates. Seasonal factors also played a role: as clocks fell back and evenings darkened, public order offences surged, a pattern consistent with the increased visibility of Halloween-related activities. However, the overall crime rate remains low, with only 43 total incidents reported across a population of 9,448. This suggests that Faringdon’s relatively isolated location and lower population density may contribute to its subdued crime environment, though such patterns would require further analysis to confirm. The UK average for violence and sexual offences—2.7 per 1,000—was itself 11% below the national figure, indicating that Faringdon’s community may have unique protective factors, such as strong local policing or community engagement initiatives, that help mitigate violent crime.

October 2023 saw a dramatic 200% increase in public order offences, rising from 2 to 6 incidents. This sharp rise, while not uncommon during darker autumn evenings, contrasts with a significant 83.3% drop in vehicle crime, which fell from 6 to 1. The dominance of violent crime—accounting for 53.5% of all reported incidents—marks a stark imbalance with property crime, which contributed just 21.4% to the total. This pattern is 11% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences, suggesting Faringdon’s community may have specific characteristics that mitigate violent crime. Meanwhile, possession of weapons—though a small category—rose 186% above the UK average, a figure that could warrant local scrutiny despite the limited volume of incidents.

Faringdon's crime rate in October 2023 stood at 4.6 per 1,000 residents, a 4.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.8. This slight decline suggests a continued trend of relative stability in the area’s crime profile. On a daily basis, the town recorded approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a low but consistent level of criminal activity. When scaled to the local population of 9,448, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 220 residents over the course of the month. This figure underscores the relatively low exposure to crime compared to the UK average, though it remains a useful benchmark for residents to contextualise their personal risk. The population-scaled perspective also highlights how Faringdon’s small size and possibly lower population density may contribute to the subdued crime rate, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this connection.