Vale of White Horse Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Vale of White Horse recorded a crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents in August 2024, placing it 45.1% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This figure, while modest, reflects a consistent trend of lower crime rates in the district compared to national benchmarks. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 37.3% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (13.0%) and criminal damage and arson (10.8%). These patterns are not unexpected in a largely rural area with a mix of residential and commercial zones, where community-focused policing and lower population density may contribute to reduced violent crime. However, the presence of possession of weapons at 0.1 per 1,000—43% above the UK average—presents an outlier that warrants closer examination. This anomaly could be linked to localized factors such as increased illicit activity during the summer months or challenges in enforcement. Seasonal context also plays a role: August, a peak holiday month, typically sees higher tourism and the temporary vacancy of homes, which may increase burglary risks. Yet, the district’s burglary rate of 0.1 per 1,000 remains 69% below the UK average, suggesting effective local measures or natural deterrents. Overall, the data illustrates a community with generally low crime rates.

August 2024 saw notable fluctuations in crime types, with possession of weapons increasing by 125% compared to July, rising from 4 to 9 incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, contrasts with the district’s generally low crime profile. Vehicle crime also surged by 94.7%, jumping from 19 to 37, a shift that may reflect seasonal patterns or localized incidents. Conversely, robbery fell by 40%, with only 3 reported cases compared to 5 in July, and shoplifting dropped by 31%, likely due to heightened police presence or seasonal retail activity. Violent crime remains the most significant category, with 249 incidents, but this figure is 37% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson also saw declines, contributing to the overall downward trend. These changes illustrate the dynamic nature of crime in the area, with some categories responding to external factors while others remain stable.

The crime rate in Vale of White Horse for August 2024 stood at 4.5 per 1,000 residents, a 10.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.0 per 1,000. This decline aligns with broader trends observed in the area during summer months. On a daily basis, the district recorded approximately 22 crimes per day in August, a figure that, while contextually relevant, does not capture the full picture of local safety. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime was reported for every 224 residents over the course of the month, highlighting a relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. This statistic, combined with the area’s population of 149,347, underscores the district’s overall lower crime profile. However, the population-scaled perspective also reveals that certain crime types, such as possession of weapons, deviate from UK norms, suggesting localized factors may influence specific categories.