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

Grove (Vale of White Horse) continues to demonstrate a safer crime profile than the UK average, with a November 2025 rate of 5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents — 31.5% below the national figure of 7.3. This built-up area within the Vale of White Horse, which balances rural tranquillity with commuter accessibility, shows a distinct crime pattern dominated by violence and sexual offences (45.7% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (21.7%). These figures align with the area's character as a mixed-use locality with a significant student population and retail presence, which may contribute to the prominence of violent and disorderly incidents. Seasonal factors in November, including the onset of dark evenings, Black Friday shopping, and Bonfire Night events, likely influence the crime profile. While violence remains the most prevalent category, the rate of 2.3 per 1,000 for violence and sexual offences is 11% below the UK average, suggesting effective community policing or targeted interventions. The relatively low levels of property crime (9 incidents, 19.6% of total) — particularly shoplifting (37% below UK average) — may reflect successful retail security measures or a lower concentration of high-footfall commercial areas compared to larger urban centres. This contrast with the UK-wide trend highlights Grove's unique position as a low-crime area within a predominantly rural region, where crime prevention efforts appear to have a measurable impact.

November 2025 saw dramatic shifts in specific crime categories, with public order offences leaping by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) — a surge likely linked to Bonfire Night events and the shorter daylight hours typical of late autumn. Shoplifting also doubled from zero to four incidents, potentially tied to Black Friday promotions and increased foot traffic in local retail areas. Conversely, other theft decreased by 40% (from 5 to 3 incidents), a drop that may reflect seasonal changes in retail activity or improved security measures. While violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category (45.7% of total crimes), their rate of 2.3 per 1,000 was 11% below the UK average, a consistent trend that suggests local factors — such as community policing strategies or demographic composition — are mitigating violent crime. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.1 per 1,000, was 4% above the UK average, indicating a need for targeted interventions in areas with higher concentrations of transient populations or late-night social activity. These findings underscore the importance of context-specific crime prevention, with seasonal events and local demographics playing key roles in shaping monthly trends.

Grove's November 2025 crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents marks a 7.0% increase from October's 4.7 per 1,000 — a rise that, while modest, aligns with the seasonal pressures of late autumn. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that places it among the lowest in England and Wales for similar-sized built-up areas. When scaled to the local population of 9,172, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 199 residents over the course of the month — a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. This statistic, while not directly comparable to national figures (as no UK-wide monthly exposure data is available), highlights Grove's status as a relatively low-risk area. The combination of a small population base and a crime rate below the UK average means that residents face a lower probability of encountering crime than the national average. This is particularly evident in property crimes, where shoplifting and other theft categories are well below UK levels, potentially reflecting a combination of effective local policing and the area's demographic profile. The comparison to October also reveals that while violent crime remains the dominant category, the overall rate of increase is tempered by the area's broader safety profile.