Crime in Benson & Crowmarsh: statistics, rates and trends
321 crimes were recorded in Benson & Crowmarsh in the 12 months to August 2026, 31.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Benson & Crowmarsh at a glance
- Crime trends in Benson & Crowmarsh
- Types of crime in Benson & Crowmarsh
- Benson & Crowmarsh compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Benson & Crowmarsh
- What happened after crimes were reported in Benson & Crowmarsh
- Demographics of Benson & Crowmarsh
- Questions about crime in Benson & Crowmarsh
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (160), anti-social behaviour (31) and other theft (30) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,717th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Benson & Crowmarsh | South Oxfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 321 | 7,440 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 31.9 | 47.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,062 | 156,470 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Benson & Crowmarsh peaked in the year to August 2024 (329 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (215). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 49%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 321 | 31.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 303 | 30.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 329 | 32.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 323 | 32.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 305 | 30.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 306 | 30.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 230 | 22.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 249 | 24.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 215 | 21.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 28 |
| July 2026 | 39 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 29 |
| April 2026 | 26 |
| March 2026 | 20 |
| February 2026 | 32 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 31 |
| October 2025 | 25 |
| September 2025 | 29 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (80% below) and criminal damage and arson (63% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 108 to 160 and other theft rose from 25 to 30, while anti-social behaviour fell from 40 to 31 and criminal damage and arson fell from 32 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 160 | 15.9 | 34.2 | +48% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 3.1 | 15.4 | -22% |
| Other theft | 30 | 3.0 | 6.4 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 2.5 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Public order | 16 | 1.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 1.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Benson & Crowmarsh.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Benson & Crowmarsh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallingford | 463 | 53.0 | +66% |
| Chalgrove | 116 | 37.4 | +17% |
| Cholsey | 335 | 34.6 | +9% |
| Berinsfield | 176 | 55.8 | +75% |
| Watlington | 171 | 41.1 | +29% |
| Didcot North East | 390 | 38.5 | +21% |
| Sandford & the Wittenhams | 207 | 48.1 | +51% |
| Woodcote & Rotherfield | 468 | 44.8 | +40% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Benson & Crowmarsh over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Cheneys Piece” (28).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cheneys Piece | 28 |
| On or near French Gardens | 25 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 18 |
| On or near Parking Area | 17 |
| On or near The Meer | 16 |
| On or near Bellamy Way | 12 |
| On or near Plough Close | 11 |
| On or near Sands Way | 10 |
| On or near Triggs Mead | 9 |
| On or near Port Hill Road | 8 |
Of the 290 crimes in Benson & Crowmarsh with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 31 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 108 | 37.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 85 | 29.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 13.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 3.8% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
Benson & Crowmarsh has an estimated population of 10,062 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.2%, against 23.3%), less social housing (7.2%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (9.2%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Benson & Crowmarsh average decile 8.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Benson & Crowmarsh | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Benson & Crowmarsh a safe place to live?
Benson & Crowmarsh recorded 31.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,717th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Benson & Crowmarsh?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 160 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (31).
Is crime in Benson & Crowmarsh going up or down?
Recorded crime in Benson & Crowmarsh was up 6% on the year before: 321 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 303 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Benson & Crowmarsh?
About 10,062 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Benson & Crowmarsh?
Benson & Crowmarsh is policed by Thames Valley.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.