Crime Rate in Sandford & the Wittenhams: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sandford & the Wittenhams

The total recorded crimes in Sandford & the Wittenhams, South Oxfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sandford & the Wittenhams crime rate of 30.26 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 Sandford & the Wittenhams, encompassing approximately 429 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
Sandford & the Wittenhams Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abingdon Road with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Church Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Sandford & the Wittenhams?

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

  • Relative to South Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Sandford & the Wittenhams demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Oxfordshire average, with 162 crimes compared to 427.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sandford & the Wittenhams recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the South Oxfordshire.

    • In 2023, Sandford & the Wittenhams had fewer crimes than the South Oxfordshire average, with 166 crimes compared to 393. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sandford & the Wittenhams recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the South Oxfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sandford & the Wittenhams Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sandford & the Wittenhams has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 30.26 ranking 17th out of 20 in the South Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Sandford & the Wittenhams crimes were 162. The crime rate of Sandford & the Wittenhams in 2024 was 377.09 (year) or 31.42 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the South Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sandford & the Wittenhams were around 166 crimes with yearly crime rate of 386.41 (year) or 32.20 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the South Oxfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sandford & the Wittenhams)CrimesRank (Sandford & the Wittenhams)CrimesRank (Sandford & the Wittenhams)
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
Garsington & Horspath16 14129 18163 18
Goring14 15126 19147 19
Haseley Brook11 19190 16164 17
Kidmore End & Whitchurch6 2183 21116 20
Chalgrove6 20113 2090 21

Sandford & the Wittenhams Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 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 (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (4 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Other crime 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 Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20257
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20249
September 20243
August 20248
July 20245
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
January 20252
December 20243
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

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

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Sandford & the Wittenhams in May 2025

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

1. Abingdon Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Church Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Yew Tree Courtyard (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Beauregard Way (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Westfield Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. High Street (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1
9. Thame Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. A423 (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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