Eynsham Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Eynsham's February 2024 crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents places it 47.9% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, underscoring its status as a relatively low-crime area within West Oxfordshire. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.7% of all reported incidents. This rate of 1.5 per 1,000 is 40% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, a disparity that may reflect the area's characteristics as a built-up part of a rural district with lower population density and fewer high-traffic zones. Property crimes, including other theft (20.8%) and criminal damage (16.7%), were also significant contributors, though their rates remain below the UK average for most categories. The seasonal context of February—marked by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may partly explain the subdued overall crime rate, though the sharp increase in drugs-related incidents and criminal damage suggests localized factors at play. Eynsham's crime profile, shaped by its rural-adjacent setting and limited commercial activity, appears to foster a safer environment compared to the national average, though targeted categories like other theft remain areas for further analysis.

February saw significant shifts in specific crime categories, with drugs-related incidents doubling from one to two, marking a 100% increase. Similarly, criminal damage and arson rose sharply from zero to four, while theft from the person also increased from zero to one. These rises may reflect localized factors, such as changes in community activity or enforcement patterns. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and burglary both fell by 50%, with the latter dropping from two to one. Other theft, however, decreased by 37.5% from eight to five, suggesting a possible reduction in retail-related incidents. Eynsham's rate of other theft (0.8 per 1,000) was 45% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, indicating a specific vulnerability in this category. For residents, the 40% gap between Eynsham's violence and sexual offences rate (1.5 per 1,000) and the UK average (2.5 per 1,000) offers a concrete insight into the area's comparative safety profile, though the reasons for this discrepancy remain unclear.

Eynsham's crime rate in February 2024 dropped to 3.7 per 1,000 residents, a 19.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.6 per 1,000. This decline aligns with typical seasonal patterns, where winter months often see reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull in crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime every 29 days, translating to a local figure of one crime for every 270 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate suggests that the likelihood of encountering a crime is relatively low compared to the UK average, though such statistics reflect reported incidents rather than unreported ones. When scaled to the population of 6,475, the rate underscores the area's generally low crime profile, with the majority of residents unlikely to experience a crime in any given month. The decrease from January to February may partly reflect seasonal transitions, with colder weather and shorter daylight hours influencing both offender activity and resident behavior.