Grove (Vale of White Horse) Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Grove (Vale of White Horse) maintained a crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents in November 2024, a figure that is 52.6% below the UK average of 7.6. This performance positions the area as one of the safer built-up regions in the country, despite the seasonal context of November, which typically sees increased crime due to dark evenings and events like Bonfire Night. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (33.3% of total incidents), public order issues (15.2%), and anti-social behaviour (15.2%). These figures align with the area’s character as a small, rural built-up area where community dynamics and local events may influence crime patterns. The relatively low levels of property crime—such as burglary (6.1%) and vehicle crime (6.1%)—suggest that the area’s residential and commercial infrastructure may be less vulnerable to certain types of theft compared to more densely populated regions. However, the seasonal context of November, with its shorter daylight hours and increased social activity around events like Bonfire Night, may have contributed to the persistence of violent and public order crimes. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, meaning Grove’s rate is 53% below that figure, a testament to the area’s broader safety profile. This contrast with the UK average is particularly striking in categories like anti-social behaviour, which in Grove is 46% below the national rate, and shoplifting, which is 86% below. These differences may reflect local policing strategies, community cohesion, or the area’s demographic profile, which is likely to be less diverse than larger urban centres. Overall, the data illustrates a crime picture that is significantly more favourable than the national average, though the presence of public order offences above the UK rate highlights areas for further attention.

November 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with possession of weapons, vehicle crime, and drugs each rising by 100% compared to October. This increase in weapons-related incidents may reflect seasonal factors, such as heightened tensions during darker evenings or events like Bonfire Night. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 66.7%, potentially linked to reduced foot traffic during the post-Black Friday period. Violence and sexual offences also declined by 38.9%, though they remained the most common category, accounting for 33.3% of all crimes. Public order offences, at 15.2% of the total, were 18% above the UK average, suggesting localised pressures that may require targeted interventions. Anti-social behaviour, while down from 15 to 5 incidents, still contributed significantly to the crime mix, illustrating the need for ongoing community engagement efforts.

Grove’s crime rate in November 2024 stood at 3.6 per 1,000 residents, a 33.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.5. This decline positions the area as safer compared to the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day, reflecting a low-frequency pattern consistent with its small population of 9,172. Over the course of the month, this translated to one reported crime for every 278 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively low exposure to crime in Grove compared to larger urban centres. While the population size contributes to the lower absolute number of crimes, the consistent below-average rates across most categories suggest broader factors, such as community cohesion or effective local policing, may play a role. This monthly exposure figure is particularly useful for residents, offering a concrete sense of the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives.