Eynsham Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

July 2025 saw an unexpected spike in bicycle theft in Eynsham, a built-up area within West Oxfordshire, despite an overall crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents — 58.1% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This figure, the lowest recorded for the area in recent years, contrasts sharply with the 100% increase in bicycle theft compared to June, a category that rose from zero to one incident. The area’s crime profile in July was dominated by violence and sexual offences (52.2% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (17.4%), both significantly below UK averages. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.9 per 1,000 residents, were 38% below the national rate, a pattern consistent with Eynsham’s historically low violent crime rates. This may reflect the area’s character as a small, low-density urban centre with limited nightlife and strong community cohesion, factors that likely contribute to reduced opportunities for violent crime. Seasonal context suggests that the absence of school holidays and the peak of summer tourism could have influenced crime patterns, though the spike in bicycle theft remains unexplained by these factors. The area’s crime mix in July was also notable for the absence of property crimes — only 4 occurred, compared to 12 violent crimes — a reversal of typical urban crime profiles where property crimes often dominate.

July 2025 marked a 100% increase in bicycle theft in Eynsham, with one incident reported compared to zero in June — the first recorded instance of this crime type in the area this year. This anomaly stood in stark contrast to the 29.4% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 17 to 12 incidents, and the 71.4% drop in public order offences, which declined from seven to two. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 20%, from five to four incidents, though this remained well below the UK average of 1.6 per 1,000. The area’s violent crime rate (1.9 per 1,000) was 38% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (0.6 per 1,000) was 61% below, both reflecting Eynsham’s consistently low levels of these crime types. Bicycle theft — at 0.2 per 1,000 — was 150% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, a discrepancy that may suggest unique local factors such as increased cycling during summer festivals or unsecured bike storage in the area’s parks and open spaces. These findings highlight the unpredictable nature of crime patterns, even in areas with otherwise stable security.

In July 2025, Eynsham’s crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents represented a 37.8% decrease from June’s rate of 5.7 per 1,000, underscoring a significant downward trend over the past month. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day — a figure that, while low, includes the unexpected rise in bicycle theft. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 282 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to national averages. This statistic, when contextualised with Eynsham’s population of 6,475, illustrates the area’s status as one of the safest in the UK, despite the anomaly in bicycle theft. The 37.8% month-on-month decline in crime rates aligns with broader seasonal patterns, as the end of the summer tourist season and the return of school holidays may have reduced opportunities for crime. However, the spike in bicycle theft highlights the need for targeted measures, such as improved bike storage facilities in public spaces, to address this specific vulnerability. The area’s low crime rate, combined with its small population, means residents are less likely to experience crime than those in larger urban centres, though the recent increase in bicycle theft serves as a reminder that even low-crime areas can face isolated spikes in specific crime types.