West Oxfordshire Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences, at 1.7 per 1,000 residents, accounted for 39% of all crimes in West Oxfordshire during November 2025—despite being 34% below the UK average for this category. This contrast with the area’s overall crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000, which is 42.5% below the UK’s 7.3 per 1,000, highlights a complex balance between specific crime types and broader trends. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (199 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (51 cases) and shoplifting (43 cases), reflecting patterns common in rural and semi-rural areas where social interactions are more concentrated in local hubs. Seasonal factors likely contributed to these figures: the onset of dark evenings and the proximity of Bonfire Night may have influenced public order incidents, while Black Friday shopping could have driven shoplifting. However, West Oxfordshire’s overall low crime rate aligns with its character as a largely rural district with limited urban density, where community cohesion and lower population density may mitigate broader criminal activity. The area’s violent crime rate, though below the UK average, remains a focus for local authorities, given its proportion of total crimes. This suggests that while the region is generally safer than the UK average, targeted interventions in high-risk categories like violence and sexual offences could further reduce harm.

November 2025 saw a 100% increase in theft from the person, possession of weapons, and bicycle theft, each rising from one to two incidents. These spikes, though small in absolute terms, may signal emerging risks tied to seasonal activities, such as Bonfire Night gatherings or increased foot traffic during Black Friday. Conversely, public order offences fell by 27.9%, from 43 to 31, a drop that could reflect reduced alcohol-fuelled incidents during colder evenings or improved community policing efforts. The crime mix also shifted slightly: while property crimes (206) still outnumbered violent crimes (199), the gap narrowed, indicating a possible realignment in criminal priorities. Vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson remained stable at 0.4 per 1,000, matching UK averages, suggesting no significant localised pressure on these categories. For residents, the sharp rise in bicycle theft—now 100% below the UK average at 0.0 per 1,000—may warrant increased vigilance, particularly near local trails and parks where bikes are commonly left unattended.

West Oxfordshire’s crime rate in November 2025 rose 7.1% from the previous month’s 3.9 per 1,000, marking a slight upward trend despite remaining well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 17 crimes per day, a figure that, while low, underscores the potential for rapid increases in specific categories. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 237 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average, which is not provided here. With a population of 120,941, the area’s crime statistics suggest that even small absolute changes can have meaningful local impacts. For instance, the 100% increase in bicycle theft, though numerically minor, represents a doubling of incidents in a short period. This highlights the importance of contextualising crime rates not just against national benchmarks but also within the area’s unique demographic and geographic profile. The relatively stable population size and low density of West Oxfordshire likely contribute to its consistently lower crime rates compared to more densely populated regions, where opportunities for certain crimes—such as burglary or theft from the person—may be more frequent.