Faringdon Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Faringdon’s crime profile in October 2024 reveals a marked imbalance between violent and property crimes, with the former dominating the monthly tally. At a rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents, the area remains 23.5% below the UK average, a consistent trend that underscores its relative safety compared to national benchmarks. Violent crimes, particularly violence and sexual offences, accounted for 50.9% of all incidents, a figure 20% above the UK average for this category. This stark contrast with property crimes—only 23.5% of the total—raises questions about the underlying factors driving such a disparity. The seasonal context of October, with shorter days and the approach of Halloween, may have contributed to increased public order offences, which rose sharply to 15.3% of the total. These figures align with patterns observed in other small built-up areas where community events and seasonal transitions influence crime trends. Meanwhile, property crimes such as shoplifting and vehicle crime remained below UK averages, suggesting that local economic or environmental factors may be deterring such offences. The overall crime rate, though higher than the previous month, still reflects a manageable level for a small, rural-adjacent community, though the surge in violent and public order incidents warrants careful monitoring.

Violent crimes dominated Faringdon’s crime profile in October 2024, accounting for 50.9% of all incidents—20% above the UK average for this category. This stark contrast with property crimes, which made up just 23.5% of the total, suggests a shift in criminal activity patterns. The most striking increase was in public order offences, which rose by 350% from 2 to 9 incidents—a jump that may reflect the impact of Halloween celebrations and darker evenings. Anti-social behaviour also surged by 400%, rising from 1 to 5 incidents, potentially linked to seasonal social gatherings. Meanwhile, property crimes such as shoplifting and vehicle crime remained below UK averages, with shoplifting at 44% below the national rate. These divergent trends highlight the combination of local events and crime dynamics.

Faringdon's crime rate in October 2024 rose 55.2% compared to the previous month, climbing from 4.0 to 6.2 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though notable, still places the area 23.5% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. Daily crime activity averaged two incidents per day, a figure that, while modest, reflects the area's compact built-up nature. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 160 residents—a rate that contextualises the impact of local factors such as seasonal transitions and community dynamics. The population context reveals that Faringdon’s relatively low crime rate persists despite the month-on-month rise, suggesting that broader environmental or social factors may be at play. This monthly exposure metric underscores the importance of sustained community engagement in maintaining safety, even amid short-term fluctuations.