Eynsham Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Eynsham's crime rate in March 2024 stood at 3.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 51.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This marked a continuation of the area's historically low crime profile, which aligns with its character as a built-up rural community within West Oxfordshire. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture, accounting for 58.3% of all reported crimes, followed by burglary (12.5%) and other theft (8.3%). The relative absence of property crimes compared to the UK average—particularly shoplifting, criminal damage, and anti-social behaviour—suggests a community with strong local cohesion and minimal transient populations. Seasonal factors may have played a role in shaping the crime profile, as the transition to spring brought longer evenings and shifting activity patterns. While violence remained the most prevalent category, its rate of 2.2 per 1,000 was 18% below the UK average for this category, indicating a potential combination of effective local policing and community engagement. The low levels of anti-social behaviour (4.2% of total crimes) and shoplifting (4.2%) further reinforce the area's distinct character compared to more densely populated urban centres where such offences are typically more common.

March 2024 saw notable reductions in criminal damage and arson, which fell by 75% compared to the previous month, marking a significant improvement in this category. This decline may have been influenced by seasonal factors, as the extended daylight hours and warmer temperatures in spring could have deterred such offences. Conversely, burglary rates surged by 200%, rising from one incident to three, a stark contrast to the overall trend of lower crime. This increase, though still below the UK average for burglary (0.3 per 1,000), highlights a specific vulnerability in property security that warrants attention. Bicycle theft also rose sharply by 100%, reaching one reported incident, a figure that is 186% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. This anomaly may reflect a growing local cycling population or potential gaps in bike security awareness. Meanwhile, other theft decreased by 60%, from five to two incidents, a trend consistent with the area's broader pattern of reduced property crime. The persistence of violence and sexual offences as the dominant category underscores the need for targeted interventions in this area, despite their rate remaining 18% below the UK average for this category.

Eynsham's crime rate remained stable at 3.7 per 1,000 in March 2024, matching the previous month's figure exactly. This consistency suggests that any short-term fluctuations in specific crime categories did not significantly impact the overall rate. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day, a figure that is likely to resonate with local residents as a tangible measure of safety. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 270 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average, which is not provided here but would likely be substantially higher given Eynsham's overall performance. This low exposure rate is particularly notable when compared to the UK averages for categories like burglary and bicycle theft, which are both high in Eynsham relative to the national picture. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the sharp rise in burglary, the absolute number of incidents remains small in a community of just over 6,400 residents. This context helps frame the data in a way that is meaningful for local decision-making, emphasizing that while certain categories show concern, the overall risk profile remains markedly lower than national benchmarks.