Eynsham Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences emerged as the dominant crime category in Eynsham during December 2023, accounting for 31.6% of all reported crimes. This category, which recorded six incidents, remains 66% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The overall crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 — 59.7% below the UK average of 7.2 — underscores the area's consistently low crime profile. Anti-social behaviour and other theft followed as the next most common categories, each contributing 15.8% to the total. These figures align with Eynsham's character as a built-up area within West Oxfordshire, where the presence of residential communities and limited commercial hubs may contribute to lower levels of violent crime. Seasonal factors also played a role: the Christmas shopping peak and extended dark evenings may have influenced patterns of theft and anti-social behaviour, though the overall rate remained stable compared to previous months. The area's crime picture is further shaped by its rural-adjacent setting, where lower population density and community cohesion likely contribute to the reduced incidence of property-related crimes. While violence and sexual offences dominate, their relatively low frequency compared to the UK average suggests effective local policing or community engagement strategies. The absence of significant spikes in burglary or vehicle crime, despite the holiday season, reinforces the area's safety profile. This data illustrates a balance between the expected seasonal fluctuations and the underlying stability of Eynsham's crime environment.

December 2023 saw a significant 200.0% increase in other theft, rising from 1 to 3 incidents. This surge, though modest in absolute terms, contrasts with a 60.0% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 15 to 6. The latter reduction aligns with the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000), but Eynsham's rate remains 66% below that benchmark. Meanwhile, theft from the person doubled from 0 to 1, a stark shift that may reflect seasonal patterns such as increased retail activity during the Christmas shopping period. The area's anti-social behaviour rate (0.5 per 1,000) is 46% below the UK average, highlighting a broader trend of lower property-related disturbances. Burglary also rose by 100.0%.2 per 1,000 — 43% below the UK average. These fluctuations demonstrate the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, influenced by both seasonal factors and the area's unique characteristics.

Eynsham's crime rate in December 2023 fell to 2.9 per 1,000 residents, a 21.0% decrease from the previous month's 3.7 per 1,000. This decline places the area 59.7% below the UK average, reflecting a consistently low crime environment. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the manageable scale of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 341 residents, illustrating the low frequency of incidents relative to the population. This monthly exposure rate underscores the area's safety profile, particularly when compared to broader UK trends where the average resident faces significantly higher exposure. The reduction in violence and sexual offences, which dropped by 60.0% from 15 to 6, further contributes to this safer environment. While the rate remains low, the slight increase in other theft (+200.0%) and theft from the person (+100.0%) highlights areas warranting continued monitoring.