Grove (Vale of White Horse) Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Grove (Vale of White Horse) maintained a crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents in May 2025, significantly below the UK average of 8.1. This 32.1% deficit reflects a broader trend of lower crime levels in this rural built-up area, likely influenced by its relatively low population density and strong community policing. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 42% of total crimes.3 per 1,000 they are 19% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed at 1.2 per 1,000 (22% of total crimes), also 15% below the national benchmark. The area's low levels of property crime—particularly burglary (0.1 per 1,000) and other theft (0.1 per 1,000)—suggest effective measures in securing homes and public spaces. Seasonal factors in May, including bank holidays and extended evenings, likely contributed to the sharp rise in shoplifting (now 49% above the UK average) and anti-social behaviour, as outdoor socialising and retail activity increased. However, the sustained decline in criminal damage and arson (50% below UK average) indicates potential success in addressing vandalism during this period. These patterns align with the area's character as a low-density rural community with limited nightlife, where property crime is less prevalent than in urban centres but where retail-focused crimes can spike during peak social seasons.

May 2025 saw a dramatic 800% increase in shoplifting, rising from one incident to nine. This spike, though still below the UK average for shoplifting (0.7 per 1,000), suggests heightened activity in retail areas. Anti-social behaviour also rose 120%, with incidents doubling from five to 11, potentially linked to longer evenings and bank holidays. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 25%, dropping from four to three incidents—a decline that may reflect seasonal shifts or local interventions. Violence and sexual offences, the most common crime type (42% of total), remain 19% below the UK average (2.8 per 1,000), indicating a continued focus on community safety efforts. Public order offences were 66% below the UK average, suggesting effective policing in managing crowds during May's extended daylight hours.

Grove's crime rate in May 2025 rose 35.2% from 4.0 to 5.5 per 1,000 residents compared to April. below the UK average. This equates to approximately two crimes reported daily across the built-up area's 9,172 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 183 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, while low, reflects the area's generally stable security profile. The population-scaled perspective shows that Grove's crime levels are lower than the UK average, with violent crime rates 19% below the national benchmark for violence and sexual offences. However, the sharp increase in shoplifting—now 49% above the UK average—suggests localized pressures that may warrant closer attention. Daily crime statistics reveal a consistent rhythm, with no spikes in weekday vs weekend patterns, indicating that crime remains evenly distributed across the month.