Wantage Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wantage’s crime rate in November 2025 stood at 5.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 26% below the UK average of 7.3. This performance highlights a distinct pattern in the area’s crime profile, shaped by both local characteristics and seasonal dynamics. Violence and sexual offences were the most prevalent category, accounting for 46.6% of all reported crimes—nearly double the share of property crimes, which made up 24.6% of the total. This imbalance may partly reflect the area’s social fabric, with local community hubs and public spaces potentially contributing to higher levels of interpersonal crime. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 16.4% of incidents, a figure 15% below the UK average. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and the early onset of dark evenings—likely influenced these patterns. The sharp drop in overall crime compared to the UK average suggests that Wantage’s built-up area within Vale of White Horse may benefit from a combination of low population density, strong community engagement, and effective local policing strategies. However, the data also reveals vulnerabilities: vehicle crime in the area is 25% above the UK average, which may be linked to the presence of commuter routes or parking facilities in the vicinity. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions while maintaining the area’s relatively low overall crime rate.

November 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Shoplifting increased by 100%, rising from 2 to 4 incidents, likely driven by Black Friday promotions in local retail outlets. Concurrently, violence and sexual offences surged by 61.9%, jumping from 21 to 34 cases—a sharp departure from the previous month’s trend. This spike may be connected to the social dynamics of the area during the late autumn period, though further analysis is needed to confirm direct causality. On the other hand, several categories experienced marked declines: criminal damage and arson fell by 71.4% (from 7 to 2), other theft dropped by 66.7% (from 9 to 3), and other crime decreased by 60% (from 5 to 2). These reductions could reflect the effectiveness of recent community initiatives or seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity during darker evenings. Vehicle crime in Wantage remained 25% above the UK average, a figure that may warrant closer attention given its potential link to local traffic patterns or unsecured parking areas. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the doubling of shoplifting incidents, which may prompt local businesses to enhance security measures during peak shopping periods.

Wantage’s crime rate in November 2025 (5.4 per 1,000 residents) marked a 7.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.9, indicating a modest but consistent trend toward lower crime levels. Over the course of the month, this translated to roughly 2 crimes reported per day—a figure that, while seemingly modest, reflects the area’s relatively low overall crime rate. When contextualised against the population of 13,439 residents, the monthly exposure to crime was 1 reported incident for every 184 residents, a statistic that may offer reassurance to local households. This performance places Wantage in stark contrast to the UK average, where residents face a 7.3 per 1,000 crime rate. The disparity is particularly evident in categories such as anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, where Wantage’s rates are significantly below the national average. However, the area’s vehicle crime rate—25% above the UK average—remains a point of divergence. This contrast suggests that while Wantage’s built-up area benefits from a combination of low population density and effective local governance, specific vulnerabilities persist in transportation-related crime. For residents, the 7.7% monthly decline reinforces the notion that the area is trending toward safer conditions, though targeted efforts may still be required to address the above-average vehicle crime rate.