Crime Rate in Botley & Sunningwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Botley & Sunningwell

The total recorded crimes in Botley & Sunningwell, Vale of White Horse, UK in May 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Botley & Sunningwell crime rate of 5.16 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 Botley & Sunningwell, encompassing approximately 5,235 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Botley & Sunningwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Wytham View with total crimes: 3

How safe is Botley & Sunningwell?

To understand the safety of Botley & Sunningwell, we need to analyze Botley & Sunningwell 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, Botley & Sunningwell demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Vale of White Horse average, with 332 crimes compared to 388.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Botley & Sunningwell recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the Vale of White Horse.

    • In 2023, Botley & Sunningwell experienced a greater number of crimes than the Vale of White Horse average, with 350 crimes compared to 331. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Botley & Sunningwell witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 23 other areas in the Vale of White Horse.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Vale of White Horse, Botley & Sunningwell has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Botley & Sunningwell Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Botley & Sunningwell has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 5.16 ranking 12th out of 23 in the Vale of White Horse, UK

In 2024, the total Botley & Sunningwell crimes were 332. The crime rate of Botley & Sunningwell in 2024 was 63.42 (year) or 5.28 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Vale of White Horse.

In 2023, the total crimes in Botley & Sunningwell were around 350 crimes with yearly crime rate of 66.86 (year) or 5.57 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Vale of White Horse.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Botley & Sunningwell)CrimesRank (Botley & Sunningwell)CrimesRank (Botley & Sunningwell)
Abingdon Fitzharris70 2793 2804 1
Abingdon Abbey Northcourt71 1958 1793 2
Faringdon57 4720 3764 3
Blewbury & Harwell68 3619 5444 7
Abingdon Caldecott40 8501 9501 4
Wantage Charlton51 6643 4407 9
Stanford53 5553 6486 5
Grove North44 7445 10478 6
Wantage & Grove Brook36 9546 7355 10
Thames33 11504 8417 8
Watchfield & Shrivenham34 10388 11336 12
Kennington & Radley26 14340 12287 13
Hendreds27 13236 15147 18
Steventon & the Hanneys17 15238 14244 14
Cumnor14 18205 18197 15
Marcham12 22208 17152 16
Abingdon Peachcroft16 16218 16147 17
Drayton14 17159 2062 24
Abingdon Dunmore11 23131 23135 19
Ridgeway10 24162 19129 21
Kingston Bagpuize13 19150 2283 23
Sutton Courtenay12 21154 21135 20
Wootton12 2097 2485 22

Botley & Sunningwell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

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

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 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 (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20254
March 20253
February 202512
January 20259
December 202415
November 20246
October 20247
September 202410
August 20247
July 20245
June 202424
May 20247

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20252
February 20255
January 202510
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20253
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
June 20244

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Botley & Sunningwell in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Wytham View (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. The Garth (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Foxcombe Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Cumnor Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. North Hinksey Village (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. North Hinksey Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Church Way (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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