Eynsham Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Eynsham’s crime rate in September 2025 was 2.8 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 62.2% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national figures underscores the area’s relative safety, a trend consistent with Eynsham’s status as a low-density built-up area within West Oxfordshire. The breakdown of crimes reveals a significant concentration in violent and sexual offences, which accounted for 72.2% of all reported incidents—13 out of 18 total crimes. This category’s rate of 2.0 per 1,000 is 22% below the UK average, suggesting that while violence remains a concern, it is less prevalent than in most parts of the country. Anti-social behaviour and burglary each contributed 5.6% of total crimes, with rates 83% and 29% below the UK average, respectively. However, possession of weapons emerged as an outlier, with Eynsham’s rate of 0.2 per 1,000 being 186% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. This anomaly may reflect localized factors such as increased visibility of weapons during seasonal transitions. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return of students to schools and universities, and the onset of darker evenings—may have influenced patterns of behaviour, though the overall crime rate remains low. The area’s characteristics as a small, relatively rural-adjacent community likely contribute to its lower crime rates compared to densely populated urban centres, where property crime and public order issues tend to dominate.

September 2025 saw a sharp 85.7% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 7 to 13 incidents. This surge, while notable, still places Eynsham’s rate for this category 22% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour and possession of weapons both doubled from zero to one incident each, reflecting unusual spikes in these areas. Meanwhile, other theft fell by 80.0%, dropping from five to one case, a decline that may partly explain the overall reduction in the crime rate compared to August. The balance between violent and property crimes also shifted significantly, with violent crimes making up 72.2% of all reported incidents—substantially higher than the UK average for violent crime, which constitutes 22% of total national crime. This mix highlights the need for targeted strategies addressing interpersonal conflict, particularly in light of seasonal factors such as the return to school and university term start.

Eynsham’s crime rate in September 2025 stood at 2.8 per 1,000 residents, a 10.0% decline from the previous month’s 3.1 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with a broader trend of stability in the area’s overall safety profile. On a daily basis, the local figure shows approximately one crime reported each day, a rate that remains exceptionally low compared to national averages. Over the course of the month, the exposure rate translates to one reported crime for roughly every 360 residents, a figure that underscores the rarity of criminal incidents in this built-up area. When viewed through the lens of population, Eynsham’s 6,475 residents experience a crime rate that is 62.2% below the UK average, highlighting the area’s relative safety despite the notable spikes in certain categories. The low frequency of crime, combined with the absence of major urban pressures, suggests a community where local policing and community engagement likely play a role in maintaining order.