Shrivenham and Watchfield Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Shrivenham and Watchfield, the crime rate in November 2024 translates to a per-capita risk of 4.9 incidents per 1,000 people—35.5% below the UK average of 7.6. This rate, while modest, reflects the area’s character as a built-up region within the Vale of White Horse, where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to lower crime levels. The most significant share of crimes in the month fell under violence and sexual offences, accounting for 51.6% of all reported incidents. This category, though 3% below the UK average, saw a 45.5% increase from October, potentially influenced by seasonal factors such as dark evenings and Bonfire Night, which may heighten social tensions. Public order offences, at 12.9% of total crimes, were 18% above the UK average, a figure that may be explained by the area’s proximity to local amenities and the increased social activity typical of November. Meanwhile, property crimes accounted for 29.0% of the total (9 out of 31), with other theft and shoplifting each contributing to this category. The seasonal context of November—marked by Black Friday shopping and the approach of winter—may have influenced both retail-related crimes and public order issues, though the overall rate remains significantly lower than the national average. These patterns suggest that while specific crimes may fluctuate, the broader crime profile of Shrivenham and Watchfield remains one of relative safety, with a focus on addressing spikes in violent and public order offences.

November 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with robbery and drug-related offences each rising by 100% compared to October, driven by events like Bonfire Night. This spike contrasts with a 66.7% decrease in burglary and a 50% drop in shoplifting, likely reflecting seasonal retail trends and reduced foot traffic during the post-Black Friday period. Violence and sexual offences, though still 3% below the UK average, rose by 45.5%, a change that may partly explain the area’s overall crime mix. Meanwhile, public order offences were 18% above the UK average, potentially linked to the increased social activity during November. For residents, the most immediate insight is the 100% increase in robbery, which underscores the need for vigilance during events like Bonfire Night, when alcohol consumption and crowd density may contribute to such incidents.

In November 2024, the crime rate in Shrivenham and Watchfield stood at 4.9 per 1,000 residents, marking a 6.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.2. This decline positions the area as one of the safer built-up regions within the Vale of White Horse. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day, a figure that translates to a 1-in-205 resident chance of being directly affected by crime over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, while modest, reflects the area’s relatively low overall crime rate compared to the UK average. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that, despite fluctuations in specific categories like robbery and drugs, the broader trend remains one of stability. For residents, this means that while certain crimes may rise or fall, the overall risk of encountering crime remains significantly lower than the national average, reinforcing the area’s status as a low-crime environment.