Shrivenham and Watchfield Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Shrivenham and Watchfield’s crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 in September 2025 is 48.6% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently low crime profile for this built-up area within the Vale of White Horse. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.7% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (20.8%) and public order offences (8.3%). These figures align with the area’s character as a relatively quiet, low-density community, where violent crime and disorder are rare but not absent. The seasonal context of September — marked by the start of the school year and university freshers’ week — may have influenced patterns, though the overall rate remains well below national benchmarks. Violent crime, while the most common category, is still 38% below the UK average, suggesting a combination of geographic factors and community dynamics that limit exposure to serious incidents. Anti-social behaviour, though rising by 150% month-on-month, remains significantly lower than the UK average, indicating that local efforts to manage public order may be effective. The area’s low crime rate, particularly for property-related offences, contrasts with the UK’s higher rates of vehicle crime and burglary, though these categories are also below the national average in Shrivenham and Watchfield. The data underscores a pattern where the area’s rural-adjacent setting and smaller population contribute to a crime profile that is both distinct and consistently safer than the national average.

September 2025 saw a notable 66.7% decrease in shoplifting, with incidents dropping from three to one, marking the sharpest decline among all crime categories. This reduction may partly explain the overall 14.3% monthly drop in crime rates, though it remains unclear whether seasonal factors or local initiatives contributed. Conversely, anti-social behaviour surged by 150%, rising from two to five incidents, a shift that contrasts with the broader downward trend. This increase, however, still leaves the area 32% below the UK average for this category. Violence and sexual offences also rose slightly by 11.1%, though they remain 38% below the national average. The data suggests a combination of seasonal patterns — such as back-to-school activity — and local dynamics, with property crimes (shoplifting, vehicle crime) declining while public order issues rose. Residents may find the 66.7% drop in shoplifting particularly relevant, as it indicates reduced risk in retail areas.

The crime rate in Shrivenham and Watchfield fell by 14.3% from 4.4 per 1,000 in August to 3.8 per 1,000 in September 2025, continuing a downward trend observed in recent months. Over the 30-day period, the area recorded an average of one crime per day, reflecting a low but consistent level of criminal activity. When scaled to the local population of 6,347, this translates to one reported crime for every 264 residents over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises the rarity of incidents within this built-up area. While the daily crime count remains stable, the month-on-month decline suggests sustained efforts may be contributing to this trend, though no specific interventions are documented in the data. The population-scaled perspective highlights the relatively low risk residents face compared to national averages, with the area maintaining a crime profile that is markedly less severe than the UK average.