Eynsham Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Eynsham's built-up area in West Oxfordshire recorded a crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents in March 2025, marking a 16.7% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. This performance, while showing a 40.2% increase from February's 4.6 per 1,000, places Eynsham in the lower quartile of UK crime statistics for small towns. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 38.1% of the 42 total incidents, with a rate of 2.5 per 1,000—8% below the UK average. This pattern may be influenced by the area's character as a commuter town within Oxfordshire, where social dynamics between local residents and transient workers could contribute to such incidents. The second most common crime type was criminal damage and arson, which occurred at 0.9 per 1,000—58% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This discrepancy could be attributed to the town's historic buildings and limited commercial activity, which may create unique vulnerabilities for property-related offences. Seasonal factors also appear to play a role, with the transition to spring likely influencing crime patterns through changes in daylight and community activity. While the overall rate increased from February, the relative decline in anti-social behaviour—down 50% to 5 incidents—suggests that local efforts to address such conduct may be yielding results. The data also shows a marked contrast between property crimes and violent crimes, with property crimes (13 incidents) accounting for just 31% of the total, compared to 38.1% for violent crimes. This balance may reflect the area's low population density and the presence of private housing, which could reduce opportunities for property-related crimes while leaving public spaces more exposed to violent incidents. The seasonal context of March—characterised by the clocks changing and evenings lengthening—may also have contributed to the specific distribution of crime types, with increased pedestrian activity influencing both public order offences and violence rates.

March 2025 saw a 50% reduction in anti-social behaviour, dropping from 10 to 5 incidents. This decrease aligns with the season's transition to spring, when community engagement and outdoor activities may displace antisocial conduct into less visible spaces. Conversely, public order offences surged 400%, rising from 1 to 5 cases. This spike is consistent with the lengthening evenings and increased foot traffic in Eynsham's public spaces during March. Vehicle crime also doubled, with 2 incidents reported, potentially linked to changing parking patterns as the town's residents adjust to daylight saving time. Violence and sexual offences remained 8% below the UK average at 2.5 per 1,000, a figure that suggests local initiatives or community cohesion may be mitigating more severe crime types despite the overall rate increase.

Eynsham's crime rate in March 2025 rose 40.2% from February's 4.6 per 1,000 to 6.5 per 1,000. While this increase is notable, the area remains 16.7% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. Daily crime data shows 1.36 crimes reported per day in March, a figure that may reflect seasonal patterns as evenings lengthen. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 154 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Eynsham in the lower half of UK built-up areas. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even with the 40.2% increase, the absolute number of crimes remains relatively low given the town's 6,475 residents. This context is critical for residents assessing risk: while the rate has risen, the overall volume of crime remains manageable within the area's size and infrastructure.