Crime in Eynsham: statistics, rates and trends
290 crimes were recorded in Eynsham in the 12 months to July 2026, 42.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Eynsham at a glance
- Crime trends in Eynsham
- Types of crime in Eynsham
- Eynsham compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Eynsham
- Streets with the most crime in Eynsham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Eynsham
- Population and deprivation in Eynsham
- Questions about crime in Eynsham
- About this data
290 crimes were recorded in Eynsham in the 12 months to July 2026, 42.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 21% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 130 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Eynsham has the 1,267th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Eynsham | West Oxfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 290 | 6,008 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 42.7 | 49.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -21% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,790 | 120,941 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Eynsham was highest in the year to July 2022 (488 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (245). Over the whole period it rose 18%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 290 | 42.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 366 | 53.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 295 | 43.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 361 | 53.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 488 | 71.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 485 | 71.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 335 | 49.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 312 | 45.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 245 | 36.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 24 |
| June 2026 | 28 |
| May 2026 | 24 |
| April 2026 | 24 |
| March 2026 | 21 |
| February 2026 | 29 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 24 |
| November 2025 | 20 |
| October 2025 | 35 |
| September 2025 | 18 |
| August 2025 | 20 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Eynsham over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-55%) and criminal damage and arson (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 130 | 19.1 | 0.56 | -8% |
| Other theft | 29 | 4.3 | 0.67 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 4.1 | 0.61 | -26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 3.8 | 0.25 | -55% |
| Public order | 25 | 3.7 | 0.55 | -24% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.8 | 0.84 | +71% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.5 | 0.45 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.3 | 0.16 | +80% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.2 | 0.33 | -33% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.2 | 0.24 | -56% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.26 | -25% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.30 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Eynsham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Eynsham recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 44.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Eynsham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Eynsham recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Eynsham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Eynsham recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Eynsham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Eynsham recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Eynsham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Eynsham recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Eynsham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Eynsham recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Eynsham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Eynsham recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Eynsham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Eynsham recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Eynsham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Eynsham recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Eynsham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Eynsham recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Eynsham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Eynsham recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Eynsham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Eynsham recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Eynsham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Eynsham.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Eynsham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kidlington | 942 | 59.1 | +38% |
| Witney | 1,837 | 66.8 | +56% |
| Oxford | 17,654 | 103.7 | +143% |
| Abingdon-on-Thames | 2,287 | 69.4 | +62% |
| Carterton | 875 | 45.5 | +6% |
| Grove (Vale of White Horse) | 570 | 52.9 | +24% |
| Bicester | 3,263 | 83.4 | +95% |
| Faringdon | 701 | 67.5 | +58% |
1 areas within Eynsham, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Eynsham and Cassington had the highest rate (42.7 per 1,000) and Eynsham and Cassington the lowest (42.7). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eynsham and Cassington | Neighbourhood | 6,790 | 290 | 42.7 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Eynsham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 32 |
| On or near Hazeldene Close | 17 |
| On or near Merton Court | 16 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 16 |
| On or near Lombard Street | 11 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 11 |
| On or near Blakeman Lane | 9 |
| On or near Merton Close | 9 |
| On or near Thornbury Road | 9 |
| On or near Willows Edge | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Eynsham over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 113 | 39.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 77 | 26.6% |
| Not recorded | 26 | 9.0% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 8.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 4.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 2.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
Eynsham has an estimated population of 6,790. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Eynsham sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Eynsham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.0% |
| Social rented homes | 14.2% |
| Private rented homes | 15.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 |
Is Eynsham a safe place to live?
Eynsham recorded 42.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Eynsham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (29).
Is crime in Eynsham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Eynsham was down 21% on the year before: 290 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 366 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Eynsham?
Eynsham is policed by Thames Valley. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Eynsham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.