Faringdon Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Faringdon's crime rate in June 2024 (7.1 per 1,000) places it 13.4% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently safer profile compared to national trends. The area's crime mix diverges from typical patterns seen in larger urban centres, with violence and sexual offences (23 incidents, 34.3% of total) emerging as the most prevalent category, followed by anti-social behaviour (13 cases, 19.4%) and shoplifting (8 cases, 11.9%). This contrasts with the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.8 per 1,000), where Faringdon's rate (2.4 per 1,000) is 13% lower. The lower property crime rates—particularly vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000, 56% below UK average) and burglary (0.1 per 1,000, 67% below UK average)—suggest a community with fewer opportunities for opportunistic theft, possibly linked to the area's semi-rural character and lower population density. Seasonal factors in June, such as the start of summer and early tourism activity, may explain the rise in shoplifting and public order offences, though these remain relatively low compared to coastal or major urban areas. The balance between violent and property crime also indicates a focus on community-level issues rather than large-scale economic crime, a pattern consistent with smaller towns where local policing and social cohesion play a stronger role.

June 2024 saw sharp increases in shoplifting (700% rise from 1 to 8 incidents) and public order offences (100% increase from 4 to 8), alongside a doubling of bicycle theft (from 0 to 1). These spikes, while significant, remain small in absolute terms and do not yet suggest a systemic issue. The category of 'other crime' fell by 50% (from 2 to 1), though this decrease may reflect underreporting or seasonal shifts in crime types. Faringdon's rate for violence and sexual offences (2.4 per 1,000) is 13% below the UK average, suggesting effective community interventions or lower exposure to risk factors common in more densely populated areas. However, shoplifting and public order offences are 45% and 48% above UK averages, respectively, which may indicate a need for targeted retail security measures or increased police presence during peak summer hours. Residents might find the 700% jump in shoplifting particularly concerning, as it could signal a shift in criminal activity patterns linked to the area's growing appeal to tourists or seasonal shoppers.

Faringdon's crime rate in June 2024 (7.1 per 1,000) represents a 39.6% increase from the previous month's rate of 5.1 per 1,000, though it still remains below the UK average. This rise, while notable, is tempered by the area's overall safer profile compared to national trends. On a daily basis, Faringdon experienced roughly 2 crimes per day in June, a figure that is lower than the UK average when scaled to population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 141 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK's average of approximately 1 in 120 residents. This suggests that Faringdon's residents face a lower risk of experiencing crime compared to the national average, despite the recent uptick in specific categories. The increase from May may reflect seasonal factors such as the start of the summer tourist season, which can bring both economic benefits and temporary spikes in certain types of crime. However, the area's overall crime profile continues to demonstrate resilience, with property crime rates far below UK averages and violent crime rates also showing a consistent gap from national levels. This contrast highlights the importance of local context in understanding crime trends, as Faringdon's semi-rural character and community-focused policing likely contribute to its comparatively lower risk profile.