Shrivenham and Watchfield Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Shrivenham and Watchfield's crime rate in March 2024 (5.7 per 1,000 residents) places the area 26% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a position consistent with its historical profile as a relatively low-crime built-up area within the Vale of White Horse. The most significant category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 58.3% of all reported crimes (21 incidents), a rate of 3.3 per 1,000 that is 24% above the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This suggests that while the area is generally safer than the national average, violent crime remains a concentrated issue. Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents, 16.7% of total crimes) and property crimes (7 total) followed, though both categories showed rates significantly below UK averages. The seasonal context of March, with the transition to spring and longer evenings, may contribute to patterns such as the rise in anti-social behaviour. Categories such as public order, vehicle crime, and shoplifting all showed rates 57–67% below the UK average, reflecting the area's lower exposure to these types of offences. This contrast with the elevated rate of bicycle theft (186% above the UK average) highlights the need for targeted analysis of local factors, such as cycling infrastructure or community engagement, that may influence specific crime types.

March 2024 saw a 100% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from three to six incidents, a shift that may reflect seasonal changes as evenings lengthen. Shoplifting and drugs-related crimes also doubled from zero to one each, marking unusual spikes in these categories. Violence and sexual offences remained high, with a rate of 3.3 per 1,000 (24% above the UK average), suggesting ongoing challenges in this category. Conversely, property crimes (7 total) accounted for only 19% of all crimes, significantly lower than the UK average, where property crimes typically make up a larger share. Bicycle theft, at 0.2 per 1,000, was 186% above the UK average, a figure that could indicate a growing need for targeted measures in this area.

Shrivenham and Watchfield's crime rate in March 2024 (5.7 per 1,000 residents) remains 26% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a consistent trend reflecting the area's lower overall crime profile. The previous month's rate stood at 3.3 per 1,000, marking a 71.3% increase in March, though this still places the area well below national levels. Daily crime activity averaged one incident per day over the month, a figure that, while localised, provides context for residents on a day-to-day basis. Monthly exposure calculations show that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 176 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in this built-up area. When scaled to population size, the area's crime rate suggests a safer environment compared to the UK average, though the month-on-month rise indicates a need for continued monitoring of local patterns.