Shrivenham and Watchfield Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2025, Shrivenham and Watchfield maintained a crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents, a figure 32.9% below the UK’s 7.3 per 1,000. This translates to a per-capita risk of roughly one-in-205 residents encountering a crime monthly, a statistic that underscores the area’s relative safety compared to national trends. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 61.3% of all incidents (19 cases), followed by public order (9.7%) and shoplifting (6.5%). While the overall rate remains low, the sharp 111.1% increase in violence-related offences compared to October raises questions about potential seasonal influences. November’s shorter daylight hours and events like Bonfire Night may contribute to a shift in crime patterns, though the area’s violent crime rate—3.0 per 1,000—remains 17% above the UK average. This discrepancy suggests that while the area is generally safer than the UK average, targeted efforts may be needed to address spikes in violent incidents. Shoplifting and anti-social behaviour, both 52% and 72% below UK averages respectively, indicate that property-related and nuisance crimes are less common here, likely reflecting the area’s quieter, more residential character. The absence of significant property crime (only 6 incidents) further supports this, with burglary and vehicle crime each contributing 3.2% of total incidents. These figures, combined with the area’s low population density, suggest that Shrivenham and Watchfield’s crime profile is shaped by its semi-rural setting, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity may mitigate certain types of crime.

Violence and sexual offences surged by 111.1% in November, increasing from 9 to 19 incidents—a stark contrast to the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, where this category is 17% above. This spike, though not uncommon for November, may be influenced by seasonal factors such as darker evenings and community events like Bonfire Night. Shoplifting incidents doubled from 0 to 2, a 100% increase, yet remain 52% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. Vehicle crime also doubled, from 0 to 1, aligning with a 50% deficit against the UK’s 0.4 per 1,000. These figures suggest that while local crime trends are generally favourable compared to national benchmarks, specific categories—particularly violence—require closer monitoring. Residents may find the 6.5% share of shoplifting and anti-social behaviour (each 2 incidents) noteworthy, as these are among the most common non-violent crimes. The sharp rise in violence-related incidents, however, highlights a potential vulnerability in community safety during the month’s shorter daylight hours.

Over the course of November 2025, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 205 residents in Shrivenham and Watchfield, translating to a monthly exposure rate of 1-in-205. This figure, while low, reflects a 106.8% increase from the previous month’s rate of 2.4 per 1,000, indicating a marked uptick in incidents. Daily crime counts reveal an average of one reported crime per day across the 30-day period, a statistic that may resonate more tangibly with residents than aggregated monthly totals. The area’s population of 6,347 further contextualises these figures: each resident faces a calculated risk of encountering crime at a rate significantly below the UK average. For perspective, the UK’s overall crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 means one-in-137 residents experience a crime monthly, compared to Shrivenham and Watchfield’s one-in-205. This disparity underscores the area’s relative safety, though the recent surge in violence-related incidents warrants attention. The daily crime figure, while modest, highlights the importance of community vigilance during periods of heightened activity, such as Bonfire Night or Black Friday shopping, when local patterns may shift.