Crime Rates at Benwells, Chinnor, OX39 4TU

Benwells area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Chinnor , and the 67th lowest crime rate of 452 local areas in South Oxfordshire .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Benwells (OX39 4TU) in the last 12 months was 14.5 per 1,000 residents and was 61.7% lower than the Chinnor average (38.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

In the area around Benwells (OX39 4TU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Petrol Station, where police recorded 37 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Duck Square (12 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.