Eynsham Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

August 2023 marked a continued decline in Eynsham's overall crime rate, which stood at 3.6 per 1,000 residents — 55.6% below the UK average of 8.1. This small built-up area within West Oxfordshire maintains a safer profile than the national average, a trend consistent with its rural character and lower population density. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.8% of all reported crimes, followed by other theft (30.4%) and anti-social behaviour (13.0%). The seasonal context of August, a peak holiday month, likely contributed to fluctuations in crime patterns, particularly with increased tourism and the temporary absence of residents from holiday homes, which may have heightened burglary risks. However, the area's overall crime profile remains heavily skewed towards property crimes, with violent crime rates 55% below the UK average. The relatively low levels of anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime further reinforce Eynsham's position as a low-crime community, though the seasonal influx of visitors may have temporarily altered local dynamics. The absence of major urban infrastructure or high-density housing likely contributes to the area's consistently low crime rates compared to larger towns and cities.

August 2023 saw a stark contrast in month-on-month crime trends, with other theft increasing by 600% (from 1 to 7 incidents) and burglary doubling from 0 to 1. This surge in property-related crimes may reflect the seasonal impact of August, a time when holidaymakers vacate homes, potentially creating opportunities for opportunistic theft. Conversely, public order offences fell by 75% (from 4 to 1), and violence and sexual offences decreased by 42.9% (from 14 to 8), suggesting a shift in criminal activity away from public spaces. The area's violent crime rate of 1.2 per 1,000 residents — 55% below the UK average — highlights Eynsham's continued safety in this category, though the rise in other theft warrants attention. Other theft in Eynsham is 75% above the UK average (1.1 vs 0.6 per 1,000), a significant outlier that may be linked to the area's proximity to Oxford and the transient nature of holiday visitors. This contrast between below-average violent crime and above-average property crime underscores the need for targeted measures to address theft while maintaining the area's strong performance in reducing violence.

Eynsham's August 2023 crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents represented a 34.4% decrease from July's 5.4, reflecting a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 1 crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that places Eynsham well below the national average for similar-sized communities. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure rate of 1 crime per 282 residents illustrates the low likelihood of any individual encountering crime during the month. This statistic, combined with the area's 55.6% below-average crime rate compared to the UK, reinforces Eynsham's status as a relatively safe place to live. The population context further highlights the disparity: while the UK average translates to 1 crime per 123 residents annually, Eynsham's residents experience fewer than half that rate over the same period. This contrast is particularly evident in property crime categories, where Eynsham's other theft rate (1.1 per 1,000) exceeds the UK average by 75%, suggesting a unique local challenge that requires tailored approaches to prevention. Despite this, the overall safety profile remains strong, with violent crime rates significantly below national benchmarks.