Eynsham Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 6,475 residents, Eynsham recorded 23 crimes in June 2023, translating to a crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 people. This figure is 57.6% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000, marking one of the lowest crime rates in the country. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (11 incidents, 47.8% of total), followed by other theft (4, 17.4%) and anti-social behaviour (3, 13.0%). These rates are consistently below the UK average for their respective categories, with violent crimes being 42% lower and anti-social behaviour 66% lower. The seasonal context of June, with its longer daylight hours and the early stages of summer, likely contributes to the crime profile. The lower rate of violent crime may reflect the area’s character as a small, possibly rural or semi-rural built-up area, where community cohesion and limited nightlife reduce opportunities for such incidents. Property crimes, though lower than the UK average, showed a notable rise in other theft and vehicle crime, which may be linked to increased foot traffic or summer-related activities. The overall crime rate remains well below national levels, suggesting that Eynsham’s environment, shaped by its location in West Oxfordshire, offers a relatively safe living environment compared to larger urban centres.

June 2023 saw a 100% increase in other theft and vehicle crime compared to the previous month, with these categories rising from two to four and one to two incidents respectively. This contrasted with sharp declines in public order offences (-75%) and criminal damage and arson (-66.7%), which may reflect seasonal shifts or changes in community activity patterns. Violent crimes, while still the most common category (47.8% of all incidents), fell by 54.2% from the previous month’s 24 cases to 11. This category remains 42% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, suggesting a persistent trend of lower violent crime in Eynsham compared to national benchmarks. The breakdown also reveals anti-social behaviour and other theft as significant contributors to the local crime picture, with the latter category being 8% below the UK average. For residents, the sharp rise in vehicle crime may warrant heightened awareness in parking areas, particularly as summer activities increase.

Eynsham's June 2023 crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents represents a 45.3% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.5 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as significantly safer compared to its own recent performance. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 282 residents, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents in daily life. When scaled to a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day across 30 days, highlighting the rarity of incidents in a community of around 6,500 people. This contrasts sharply with the UK average, though direct comparisons to national daily figures are not provided. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Eynsham’s crime levels are exceptionally low, with the monthly exposure rate suggesting that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime in their immediate surroundings. The drop from the previous month may reflect seasonal factors, such as the transition into summer, which often sees increased community engagement and reduced opportunities for certain types of crime.