Eynsham Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Eynsham during October 2024 reveals a combination of violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 41.7% of total incidents—a proportion significantly higher than the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This dominance of violent crime contrasts with the area's overall rate of 5.6 per 1,000, which is 30.9% below the UK's 8.1 per 1,000. The breakdown shows that property crimes, though slightly lower than violent incidents, remain a key concern, with vehicle crime (0.8 per 1,000) standing out as 70% above the UK average. This discrepancy may reflect Eynsham's role as a commuter hub within West Oxfordshire, where vehicle-related crimes are more prevalent due to the presence of parking facilities and residential areas near transport links. Seasonal factors in October, such as darker evenings and the approach of Halloween, likely contribute to an uptick in certain crime types, particularly those involving public spaces. However, the relatively low overall rate suggests that Eynsham's built-up character—possibly supported by community engagement and local policing—mitigates broader national trends. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences were 77% and 46% below the UK average, respectively, indicating a generally orderly environment despite the rise in violent crime.

October 2024 saw a 100% increase in vehicle crime, rising from zero to five incidents—a stark anomaly compared to the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. This surge may be linked to Eynsham's proximity to major transport routes and the presence of car parks in residential areas. Concurrently, violence and sexual offences jumped by 66.7%, with 15 incidents reported, marking a significant shift in the crime mix. While this category remains 14% below the UK average, the increase from September's nine cases suggests a growing concern. Conversely, burglary and theft from the person both fell by 50%, possibly due to heightened community vigilance or seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity. The data also reveals that other crime (e.g. unclassified incidents) doubled, highlighting the need for more granular categorisation. For residents, the 70% spike in vehicle crime underscores the importance of securing vehicles in Eynsham's built-up areas.

Eynsham's crime rate in October 2024 rose by 24.1% compared to the previous month, moving from 4.5 to 5.6 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in patterns that warrant closer examination. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported per day over the 31-day period, a figure that aligns with the built-up nature of Eynsham and its proximity to Oxford. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 180 residents, a statistic that contextualises the rarity of crime within this relatively small community. While the overall rate remains 30.9% below the UK average, the rise from September suggests a need to monitor seasonal fluctuations, particularly as October's shorter days and Halloween-related activity may influence reported incidents. This monthly aggregate does not account for variations in reporting behaviour or unrecorded incidents, but it provides a clear benchmark for residents and local authorities to assess trends.