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Crime in Benson

Benson had 99 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 51.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 11th of 27 South Oxfordshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 8% above the middle South Oxfordshire area. Crime was up 25% on the three months before.

OX10, South Oxfordshire · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Benson

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51.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
11 of 27South Oxfordshire rank1st is the highest rate
+25%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common41 in 3 months

Month by month

20 Mar 30 Apr 29 May 30 Jun 43 Jul 26 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Benson. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4141%
anti-social behaviour2424%
theft88%
public order88%
criminal damage66%
drugs44%
vehicle crime22%
other crime22%

Benson against South Oxfordshire

TypeBenson per 1,000Middle South Oxfordshire areaChange
Violence21.316.80%
Burglary11.6–
Vehicle crime11.1–
Anti-social behaviour12.46.9–
Theft and robbery4.12.7▼ 20%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Crowmarsh Gifford137.8▲ 20%
Wallingford70.4▲ 36%
Benson51.3▲ 25%
Warborough31–
Ewelme5.5–
See every South Oxfordshire area ranked on the crime in South Oxfordshire page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Benson a safe area?

Benson had about 51.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 11 of 27 South Oxfordshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Benson?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (41), followed by anti-social behaviour (24) and theft (8).