Crime Rate in Blewbury & Harwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blewbury & Harwell

The total recorded crimes in Blewbury & Harwell, Vale of White Horse, UK in March 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blewbury & Harwell crime rate of 21.51 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 Blewbury & Harwell, encompassing approximately 3,486 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)
Blewbury & Harwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greenwood Way with total crimes: 10
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 9
  • Crown Fields with total crimes: 8

How safe is Blewbury & Harwell?

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

  • Relative to Vale of White Horse:

    • In 2024, Blewbury & Harwell reported a higher crime volume than the Vale of White Horse average, with 619 crimes compared to 388. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Blewbury & Harwell witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Blewbury & Harwell experienced a greater number of crimes than the Vale of White Horse average, with 444 crimes compared to 331. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Blewbury & Harwell witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Vale of White Horse, Blewbury & Harwell has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Blewbury & Harwell Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Blewbury & Harwell has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 21.51 ranking 1th out of 23 in the Vale of White Horse, UK

In 2024, the total Blewbury & Harwell crimes were 619. The crime rate of Blewbury & Harwell in 2024 was 177.53 (year) or 14.79 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Vale of White Horse.

In 2023, the total crimes in Blewbury & Harwell were around 444 crimes with yearly crime rate of 127.34 (year) or 10.61 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Vale of White Horse.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Vale of White Horse)CrimesRank (Vale of White Horse)CrimesRank (Vale of White Horse)
Abingdon Fitzharris56 4793 2804 1
Abingdon Abbey Northcourt63 3958 1793 2
Faringdon64 2720 3764 3
Abingdon Caldecott41 7501 9501 4
Wantage Charlton44 6643 4407 9
Stanford17 14553 6486 5
Wantage & Grove Brook45 5546 7355 10
Grove North33 8445 10478 6
Thames24 9504 8417 8
Watchfield & Shrivenham24 10388 11336 12
Botley & Sunningwell12 19332 13350 11
Marcham20 11208 17152 16
Kennington & Radley19 12340 12287 13
Abingdon Peachcroft17 13218 16147 17
Steventon & the Hanneys13 17238 14244 14
Cumnor16 15205 18197 15
Hendreds12 18236 15147 18
Abingdon Dunmore15 16131 23135 19
Ridgeway7 24162 19129 21
Sutton Courtenay8 22154 21135 20
Drayton7 23159 2062 24
Wootton12 2097 2485 22
Kingston Bagpuize10 21150 2283 23

Blewbury & Harwell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20251
January 202511
December 202410
November 20241
October 20247
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 202418
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202514
January 202525
December 202414
November 202414
October 202419
September 202418
August 202413
July 202418
June 202444
May 202416
April 202418

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20254
January 20253
December 20249
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
August 20244
July 20249
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20244
June 20246

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20256
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 202414
May 20241
April 20246

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 202512
December 202420
November 20249
October 202410
September 20244
August 202410
July 20244
June 202410
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
June 20244

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 202420
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Blewbury & Harwell in March 2025

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

1. Greenwood Way (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
2. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Burglary2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Crown Fields (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Marigold Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Speedwell Arch (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sir Chetwode Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
7. Villa Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Bridus Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Walnut Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Orchid Mews (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1

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