Eynsham Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In Eynsham, the crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents translates to a daily risk that is significantly lower than the UK average of 8.1. This figure represents a 48.1% deficit compared to national levels, a gap that is consistent with the area's character as a small, built-up community within West Oxfordshire. The two most common crime types were anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences, each accounting for 25.9% of all incidents. Both categories are below their respective UK averages, with anti-social behaviour at 23% below and violence at 61% below. Seasonal factors may have played a role in shaping these patterns: May's extended evenings and bank holidays likely contributed to increased socialising, which could explain the rise in anti-social behaviour and public order incidents. However, the overall low crime rate suggests a generally safe environment, with property crimes remaining modest compared to more densely populated areas. The area's relatively low population density and suburban character may also contribute to the reduced likelihood of violent or property-related crimes, as compared to urban centres. While the monthly data shows a marked increase in criminal damage and arson, this category's UK average is lower than Eynsham's rate, indicating that the local surge may be an isolated spike rather than a systemic trend. For residents, the implication is clear: the chances of encountering crime are low, even as seasonal variations temporarily influence specific categories.

May 2025 saw a dramatic 500% surge in criminal damage and arson, jumping from one to six incidents. This spike, coupled with a 250% rise in anti-social behaviour and a 100% increase in drug-related crimes, points to shifting patterns in local activity. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 25.9% of all crimes, a figure that is 23% below the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences dropped by 41.7%, though they remain 61% below the UK average. The decrease in other theft by 50% contrasts with the overall rise in property crimes, illustrating a complex mix of factors. These changes may reflect the influence of bank holidays and longer evenings, which could drive both public order issues and targeted acts of vandalism.

Eynsham's crime rate in May 2025 rose to 4.2 per 1,000 residents, an 58.6% increase from the previous month's rate of 2.6. This shift, though notable, remains far below the UK average of 8.1. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one crime per day, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 240 residents, highlighting the relatively sparse distribution of incidents across the population. While the rate increased compared to April, the overall level of risk remains significantly lower than national benchmarks, with most crime types sitting well below UK averages. This contrast underscores Eynsham's status as a low-crime area, even as local factors such as seasonal changes may temporarily elevate specific categories like anti-social behaviour or criminal damage.