Crime Rate in Berinsfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Berinsfield

The total recorded crimes in Berinsfield, South Oxfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Berinsfield crime rate of 22.77 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Berinsfield, encompassing approximately 1,054 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Berinsfield Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Evenlode Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Lodden Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Colne Drive with total crimes: 3

How safe is Berinsfield?

To understand the safety of Berinsfield, we need to analyze Berinsfield crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to South Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Berinsfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Oxfordshire average, with 249 crimes compared to 427.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Berinsfield recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Berinsfield had fewer crimes than the South Oxfordshire average, with 215 crimes compared to 393. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Berinsfield recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Oxfordshire, Berinsfield has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Berinsfield Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Berinsfield has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 22.77 ranking 13th out of 20 in the South Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Berinsfield crimes were 249. The crime rate of Berinsfield in 2024 was 236.22 (year) or 19.69 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the South Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Berinsfield were around 215 crimes with yearly crime rate of 203.97 (year) or 17.00 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the South Oxfordshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Oxfordshire)CrimesRank (South Oxfordshire)CrimesRank (South Oxfordshire)
Henley-on-Thames68 4896 4901 1
Forest Hill & Holton69 31,070 1836 2
Didcot South93 1910 3767 5
Didcot West76 21,022 2791 4
Thame39 7654 5811 3
Wallingford57 5535 6523 6
Didcot North East41 6444 7424 8
Woodcote & Rotherfield29 9416 8469 7
Cholsey32 8415 9311 11
Chinnor28 10398 11375 9
Benson & Crowmarsh20 14415 10347 10
Sandford & the Wittenhams27 11162 17166 16
Sonning Common16 15313 12273 12
Watlington25 12227 14184 14
Wheatley14 16208 15176 15
Haseley Brook10 19190 16164 17
Garsington & Horspath13 17129 18163 18
Chalgrove11 18113 2090 21
Goring8 20126 19147 19
Kidmore End & Whitchurch5 2183 21116 20

Berinsfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20257
January 20258
December 20243
November 20247
October 202418
September 202412
August 202412
July 202413
June 202422
May 202410
April 20248

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20248
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20248

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Berinsfield in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Berinsfield postcode area is presented below.

1. Evenlode Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Lodden Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Colne Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Linnet Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cherwell Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
6. Page Furlong (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Wimblestraw Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Windrush Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Leach Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Abbey Woods Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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