Eynsham Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

August 2025 marked a continuation of Eynsham’s historically low crime rates, with an overall rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents—61.7% below the UK average of 8.1. The area’s crime profile remains dominated by property crimes, which accounted for 55% of the total (11 out of 20), followed by violent crimes at 35% (7 incidents). This balance between property and violent crime is consistent with Eynsham’s character as a small built-up area within West Oxfordshire, where the absence of large commercial hubs or dense populations typically reduces opportunities for high-volume crimes. Seasonal factors may also influence these patterns: August, as a peak holiday month, likely saw increased tourism, which could explain the rise in criminal damage and arson (from zero to four incidents) and the single reported burglary. However, these increases were offset by a 41.7% drop in violence and sexual offences compared to July, reflecting the dispersal of transient populations during the summer. The area’s property crime rate, particularly 'other theft' at 0.8 per 1,000, is 57% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may stem from the presence of local retail or community assets that attract opportunistic theft. This contrast with the area’s exceptionally low rates for drug-related crimes (26% below UK average) and vehicle crime (49% below) suggests a combination of strong community policing, low population density, and the absence of major transport hubs that could drive certain types of criminal activity.

August 2025 saw a notable shift in crime patterns, with vehicle crime more than doubling from zero to one incident, and criminal damage and arson jumping from zero to four. These increases, though small in absolute terms, suggest localized pressures that may warrant closer attention. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences fell by 41.7% compared to July, a decline that could be linked to the summer holiday season reducing opportunities for certain types of crime. The area’s violent crime rate of 1.1 per 1,000 is 62% below the UK average, a stark contrast to other theft categories like 'other theft,' which are 57% above the national average. For residents, the most immediate insight is the 61.7% gap between Eynsham’s overall crime rate and the UK’s, a figure that highlights the area’s consistently low levels of criminal activity despite the seasonal influx of tourists.

Eynsham’s crime rate in August 2025 fell to 3.1 per 1,000 residents, a 13% decrease from the previous month’s 3.6. This continued downward trend aligns with broader patterns of stability in the area, though seasonal factors may play a role. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one crime reported each day in August, a figure that reflects the low overall volume of incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 324 residents, a ratio that underscores the relatively low exposure to crime compared to larger urban centres. When viewed through the lens of population size, Eynsham’s 6,475 residents mean that the 20 total crimes recorded are spread thinly, with no single neighbourhood or demographic group affected. This monthly exposure figure, while not directly comparable to national averages due to differences in population density, provides a clear snapshot of how infrequent crime is in everyday life here.