Vale of White Horse Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Vale of White Horse, the crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 in November 2025 translates to a daily risk of encountering roughly one crime for every 45 residents over the course of a month. This rate, 39.7% below the UK average of 7.3, underscores the district’s relatively safe environment. The most common crime category — violence and sexual offences — accounts for 41.7% of all incidents, a figure that may be influenced by the area’s mix of rural and semi-urban communities, where social interactions in public spaces are frequent. Seasonal factors, such as the dark evenings of November and the commercial activity around Black Friday, likely contribute to fluctuations in crime types. Violence and sexual offences, while the largest category, remain 30% below the UK average (2.6 vs 2.6 per 1,000), a trend consistent with the district’s low overall crime profile. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.5 per 1,000, is another category that is significantly below the UK rate (53% lower), reflecting the area’s generally orderly public spaces. These figures, combined with the seasonal context of November — including Bonfire Night and the start of the festive shopping period — illustrate how local conditions shape crime patterns without creating significant spikes. The relatively low levels of property crime, such as burglary (0.2 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.2 per 1,000), further highlight the district’s unique position compared to more densely populated areas where such offences are more common.

November saw notable shifts in crime patterns, including a 44.4% increase in vehicle crime, likely linked to Black Friday shopping activity and increased traffic. Robbery rates rose by 50%, though this remains a small proportion of total crimes (0.5% of incidents). Conversely, possession of weapons fell by 50%, and theft from the person dropped by 25%, suggesting targeted policing or seasonal deterrents. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category (41.7% of total crimes), remain 30% below the UK average (2.6 vs 2.6 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour, at 0.5 per 1,000, is 53% below the UK rate, reflecting the district’s relatively quiet public spaces. These figures highlight how specific events and local conditions shape crime dynamics, even as overall rates remain low.

In November 2025, Vale of White Horse recorded a crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents, a 5.8% decline from the previous month’s rate of 4.7. This translates to roughly 22 crimes reported daily across the district, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents in everyday life. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 227 residents — a ratio that underscores the relatively low exposure to crime compared to the UK average. With a population of 149,347, the district’s crime statistics reflect a stable environment, though the slight month-on-month decrease suggests seasonal factors may be moderating activity. The daily crime count, while consistent with previous months, remains a useful benchmark for residents assessing local safety. This figure, combined with the population-scaled perspective, offers a clear picture of how crime affects individual risk in a community where most residents are unlikely to encounter criminal activity directly.