West Oxfordshire Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

West Oxfordshire’s crime rate in February 2024 was 3.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 50.7% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This per-capita figure translates to a daily risk of approximately 15 reported crimes, or one crime for every 284 residents over the month. The area’s crime profile is shaped by a mix of violent and property offences, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 44.6% of all reported crimes. This category’s rate (1.6 per 1,000) was 36% below the UK average, a stark contrast to national trends. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category (12.7% of total crimes), also showed a significant gap, with its rate (0.5 per 1,000) 52% below the UK average. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with lower outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may partially explain the lower crime rate, though local factors such as community engagement and policing strategies likely play a role. Property crimes, including vehicle crime and shoplifting, were also below UK averages, with shoplifting at 0.2 per 1,000 (63% below national figures) and vehicle crime at 0.2 per 1,000 (55% below). These patterns suggest that West Oxfordshire’s relatively low crime environment is influenced by both its geographical and demographic characteristics, though further analysis would be needed to confirm causal links. The area’s crime profile, while generally safe, highlights specific risks such as violence and anti-social behaviour, which residents may need to remain vigilant about during colder months.

February 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with possession of weapons surging by 400% (from 1 to 5 incidents) and theft from the person doubling (from 2 to 6). These increases, though small in absolute terms, suggest potential spikes in specific risks, such as weapons-related incidents or personal theft in public spaces. Conversely, burglary rates fell by 50% (from 26 to 13), possibly reflecting seasonal trends or targeted interventions. The area’s violent crime rate (1.6 per 1,000) was 36% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (0.5 per 1,000) and public order offences (0.1 per 1,000) were 52% and 80% below national figures, respectively. This stark divergence from UK averages indicates that local conditions—such as community cohesion or policing strategies—may play a significant role in mitigating certain types of crime. Residents might find the 15 daily crimes reported in February a useful benchmark for understanding local risk levels.

In February 2024, the crime rate in West Oxfordshire stood at 3.5 per 1,000 residents, a 3.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.7 per 1,000. This slight decline aligns with the seasonal pattern typical of February, a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull in social events. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 15 reported crimes, a figure that translates to roughly one crime for every 284 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate offers a tangible sense of risk for residents, contextualising the statistics beyond raw numbers. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that, despite the absolute number of crimes, the rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, underscoring the area’s relative safety compared to national trends. These figures suggest that local factors, such as community policing efforts or seasonal dynamics, may contribute to the sustained low crime environment in West Oxfordshire.