Crime in Berinsfield, South Oxfordshire: statistics, rates and trends
176 crimes were recorded in Berinsfield, South Oxfordshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 55.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Berinsfield, South Oxfordshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Berinsfield, South Oxfordshire
- Types of crime in Berinsfield, South Oxfordshire
- Berinsfield, South Oxfordshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Berinsfield, South Oxfordshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Berinsfield, South Oxfordshire
- Demographics of Berinsfield, South Oxfordshire
- Questions about crime in Berinsfield, South Oxfordshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (72), anti-social behaviour (39) and shoplifting (15) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,793rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Berinsfield, South Oxfordshire | South Oxfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 176 | 7,440 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.8 | 47.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 3,153 | 156,470 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Berinsfield, South Oxfordshire peaked in the year to August 2023 (225 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (160). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 6%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 176 | 55.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 210 | 66.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 221 | 70.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 225 | 71.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 210 | 66.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 160 | 50.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 198 | 62.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 195 | 61.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 166 | 52.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 13 |
| July 2026 | 24 |
| June 2026 | 6 |
| May 2026 | 20 |
| April 2026 | 17 |
| March 2026 | 18 |
| February 2026 | 11 |
| January 2026 | 11 |
| December 2025 | 5 |
| November 2025 | 18 |
| October 2025 | 17 |
| September 2025 | 16 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (33% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 101 to 72.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 72 | 22.8 | 34.2 | -29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 12.4 | 15.4 | +15% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 4.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 4.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 11 | 3.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 10 | 3.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Berinsfield, South Oxfordshire; the highest is Didcot West (80.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Benson & Crowmarsh (31.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Berinsfield, South Oxfordshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandford & the Wittenhams | 207 | 48.1 | -14% |
| Chalgrove | 116 | 37.4 | -33% |
| Benson & Crowmarsh | 321 | 31.9 | -43% |
| Garsington & Horspath | 155 | 36.6 | -34% |
| Didcot North East | 390 | 38.5 | -31% |
| Wallingford | 463 | 53.0 | -5% |
| Didcot West | 814 | 80.2 | +44% |
| Didcot South | 807 | 57.3 | +3% |
The 10 locations below account for 69% of the crime recorded in Berinsfield, South Oxfordshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (24).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 24 |
| On or near Wimblestraw Road | 21 |
| On or near Evenlode Drive | 18 |
| On or near Colwell Road | 10 |
| On or near Kennet Close | 10 |
| On or near Colne Drive | 9 |
| On or near Chiltern Close | 8 |
| On or near Leach Road | 8 |
| On or near Abbey Woods Close | 7 |
| On or near Lay Avenue | 7 |
Of the 137 crimes in Berinsfield, South Oxfordshire with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 39 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 56 | 40.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 31 | 22.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 13.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 4.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 3.6% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
Berinsfield, South Oxfordshire has an estimated population of 3,153 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (34%, against 17%), less private renting (7.7%, against 20.3%) and fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Berinsfield, South Oxfordshire average decile 5.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Berinsfield, South Oxfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 33.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 7.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Berinsfield, South Oxfordshire a safe place to live?
Berinsfield, South Oxfordshire recorded 55.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,793rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Berinsfield, South Oxfordshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 72 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (39).
Is crime in Berinsfield, South Oxfordshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Berinsfield, South Oxfordshire was down 16% on the year before: 176 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 210 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Berinsfield, South Oxfordshire?
About 3,153 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Berinsfield, South Oxfordshire?
Berinsfield, South Oxfordshire 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.