Crime Rate in Benson & Crowmarsh: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Benson & Crowmarsh

The total recorded crimes in Benson & Crowmarsh, South Oxfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Benson & Crowmarsh crime rate of 8.10 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 Benson & Crowmarsh, encompassing approximately 2,470 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Benson & Crowmarsh Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bellamy Way with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Potters Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Benson & Crowmarsh?

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

  • Relative to South Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Benson & Crowmarsh demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Oxfordshire average, with 415 crimes compared to 427.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Benson & Crowmarsh witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Benson & Crowmarsh had fewer crimes than the South Oxfordshire average, with 347 crimes compared to 393. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Benson & Crowmarsh witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Benson & Crowmarsh Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Benson & Crowmarsh has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 8.10 ranking 14th out of 20 in the South Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Benson & Crowmarsh crimes were 415. The crime rate of Benson & Crowmarsh in 2024 was 167.98 (year) or 14.00 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the South Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Benson & Crowmarsh were around 347 crimes with yearly crime rate of 140.45 (year) or 11.70 (month) ranking 10 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
Sandford & the Wittenhams27 11162 17166 16
Sonning Common16 15313 12273 12
Watlington25 12227 14184 14
Berinsfield24 13249 13215 13
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

Benson & Crowmarsh Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) and then Burglary 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 Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20257
January 202513
December 20249
November 202411
October 20248
September 202411
August 20247
July 202417
June 202430
May 202423
April 20247

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20246
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241

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

MonthCount
October 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 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Benson & Crowmarsh in March 2025

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

1. Bellamy Way (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
3. Potters Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
4. St Helen'S Avenue (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Old Barn Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Wychwood Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
8. The Meer (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Port Hill Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Cheneys Piece (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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