Faringdon Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Faringdon's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 6.0 per 1,000 residents, placing the built-up area 25.9% below the UK average of 8.1. This relatively low rate is consistent with the area's character as a smaller, rural-adjacent community within the Vale of White Horse, where crime tends to be less concentrated than in major urban centres. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 38.6% of total incidents (22 cases), though this rate was 19% below the UK average. Shoplifting followed closely, making up 22.8% of crimes (13 cases), but this figure was 109% above the UK average, highlighting a specific challenge in local retail environments. Anti-social behaviour (14.0% of crimes) and public order offences (7.0%) both fell significantly below national averages, likely reflecting the area's quieter, more residential nature. Seasonal factors in May, including longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising during bank holidays, may have influenced patterns in violent and public order offences, though the overall trend remains one of relative safety. The balance between property and violent crimes was roughly equal, with 22 property crimes and 22 violent crimes reported, a distribution that contrasts with larger urban areas where property crime often dominates.

May 2025 saw a stark increase in shoplifting, with incidents rising from 6 to 13—an 116.7% surge. This spike contrasts sharply with the 109% above UK average rate for the category, suggesting localized pressures in retail environments. Meanwhile, robbery and burglary both increased: robbery rose from 0 to 1 (100% increase), and burglary climbed from 2 to 3 (50% increase), though the latter remains just 7% above the UK average. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 57.1% (from 7 to 3), and public order offences dropped by 42.9% (from 7 to 4), possibly reflecting the impact of bank holidays and reduced public gatherings. Violence and sexual offences, at 22 incidents, remained the most common category (38.6% of total crimes), but this rate was 19% below the UK average, consistent with Faringdon's generally lower crime profile compared to national trends.

Faringdon's crime rate in May 2025 dropped to 6.0 per 1,000 residents, a 5.0% decrease from the previous month's 6.4. This decline aligns with the broader trend of reduced criminal activity during spring, though local factors such as school holidays and seasonal transitions may have played a role. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall rate compared to national averages. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 166 residents, illustrating the sparse distribution of incidents in this built-up area. This monthly exposure figure is lower than the UK average when scaled to Faringdon's population of 9,448. The population-scaled perspective highlights that residents face a significantly lower risk of encountering crime compared to the national context, though localized spikes in specific categories like shoplifting warrant closer attention.