Crime Rate in Garsington & Horspath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Garsington & Horspath

The total recorded crimes in Garsington & Horspath, South Oxfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Garsington & Horspath crime rate of 34.67 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Garsington & Horspath, encompassing approximately 461 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Garsington & Horspath Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Baldon Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Gateley with total crimes: 2
  • Pettiwell with total crimes: 2

How safe is Garsington & Horspath?

To understand the safety of Garsington & Horspath, we need to analyze Garsington & Horspath crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to South Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Garsington & Horspath demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Oxfordshire average, with 129 crimes compared to 427.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Garsington & Horspath recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the South Oxfordshire.

    • In 2023, Garsington & Horspath had fewer crimes than the South Oxfordshire average, with 163 crimes compared to 393. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Garsington & Horspath recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the South Oxfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Oxfordshire, Garsington & Horspath has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Garsington & Horspath Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Garsington & Horspath has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 34.67 ranking 14th out of 20 in the South Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Garsington & Horspath crimes were 129. The crime rate of Garsington & Horspath in 2024 was 279.52 (year) or 23.29 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the South Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Garsington & Horspath were around 163 crimes with yearly crime rate of 353.20 (year) or 29.43 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the South Oxfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Garsington & Horspath)CrimesRank (Garsington & Horspath)CrimesRank (Garsington & Horspath)
Henley-on-Thames62 4896 4901 1
Forest Hill & Holton48 51,070 1836 2
Didcot South76 1910 3767 5
Didcot West72 21,022 2791 4
Thame65 3654 5811 3
Wallingford27 9535 6523 6
Chinnor43 6398 11375 9
Woodcote & Rotherfield23 11416 8469 7
Didcot North East38 7444 7424 8
Benson & Crowmarsh32 8415 10347 10
Cholsey26 10415 9311 11
Sonning Common23 12313 12273 12
Berinsfield13 16249 13215 13
Wheatley23 13208 15176 15
Watlington12 18227 14184 14
Goring14 15126 19147 19
Sandford & the Wittenhams13 17162 17166 16
Haseley Brook11 19190 16164 17
Kidmore End & Whitchurch6 2183 21116 20
Chalgrove6 20113 2090 21

Garsington & Horspath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
December 20242
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
November 20242
July 20243

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20257
February 20254
January 20258
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
July 20242

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Garsington & Horspath in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Garsington & Horspath postcode area is presented below.

1. Baldon Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Gateley (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Pettiwell (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
4. Parkside (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Centre Rise (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Collcutt Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. First Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Oxford Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Wilmots (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Southend (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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