Crime Rate in Woodcote & Rotherfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodcote & Rotherfield

The total recorded crimes in Woodcote & Rotherfield, South Oxfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodcote & Rotherfield crime rate of 17.60 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 Woodcote & Rotherfield, encompassing approximately 1,761 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Woodcote & Rotherfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nuffield Lane with total crimes: 7
  • West Chiltern with total crimes: 2
  • Lackmore Gardens with total crimes: 2

How safe is Woodcote & Rotherfield?

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

  • Relative to South Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Woodcote & Rotherfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Oxfordshire average, with 416 crimes compared to 427.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Woodcote & Rotherfield witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the South Oxfordshire.

    • In 2023, Woodcote & Rotherfield experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Oxfordshire average, with 469 crimes compared to 393. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Woodcote & Rotherfield witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the South Oxfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Woodcote & Rotherfield Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Woodcote & Rotherfield has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 17.60 ranking 10th out of 20 in the South Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Woodcote & Rotherfield crimes were 416. The crime rate of Woodcote & Rotherfield in 2024 was 236.15 (year) or 19.68 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the South Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Woodcote & Rotherfield were around 469 crimes with yearly crime rate of 266.24 (year) or 22.19 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the South Oxfordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Woodcote & Rotherfield)CrimesRank (Woodcote & Rotherfield)CrimesRank (Woodcote & Rotherfield)
Henley-on-Thames88 2896 4901 1
Forest Hill & Holton60 51,070 1836 2
Didcot West100 11,022 2791 4
Thame71 3654 5811 3
Didcot South64 4910 3767 5
Wallingford54 6535 6523 6
Didcot North East30 11444 7424 8
Chinnor38 7398 11375 9
Benson & Crowmarsh35 8415 10347 10
Cholsey32 9415 9311 11
Sonning Common28 12313 12273 12
Berinsfield13 17249 13215 13
Sandford & the Wittenhams24 13162 17166 16
Watlington14 16227 14184 14
Wheatley20 14208 15176 15
Garsington & Horspath14 15129 18163 18
Haseley Brook10 20190 16164 17
Goring13 18126 19147 19
Chalgrove11 19113 2090 21
Kidmore End & Whitchurch9 2183 21116 20

Woodcote & Rotherfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 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 (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20254
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20247
October 20248
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 20257
April 20256
March 202510
February 202513
January 20258
December 20249
November 202414
October 202414
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
November 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20248

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20257
January 20255
December 20244
November 20248
October 20244
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
November 20243
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
August 20243

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Woodcote & Rotherfield in July 2025

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

1. Nuffield Lane (Map)
Total7
Burglary3
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. West Chiltern (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Lackmore Gardens (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
4. Peppard Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
5. Mowforth Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Church Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Abbots Close (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
8. Beckley Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Holly Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Satwell Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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