Crime Rate in Drayton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Drayton

The total recorded crimes in Drayton, Vale of White Horse, UK in May 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Drayton crime rate of 10.85 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 Drayton, encompassing approximately 1,289 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Drayton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Manor Close with total crimes: 4
  • Walnut Way with total crimes: 3
  • Drayton Mill with total crimes: 1

How safe is Drayton?

To understand the safety of Drayton, we need to analyze Drayton 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, Drayton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Vale of White Horse average, with 159 crimes compared to 388.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Drayton recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 23 other areas in the Vale of White Horse.

    • In 2023, Drayton had fewer crimes than the Vale of White Horse average, with 62 crimes compared to 331. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Drayton recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 23 other areas in the Vale of White Horse.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Drayton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Drayton has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 10.85 ranking 17th out of 23 in the Vale of White Horse, UK

In 2024, the total Drayton crimes were 159. The crime rate of Drayton in 2024 was 123.27 (year) or 10.27 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Vale of White Horse.

In 2023, the total crimes in Drayton were around 62 crimes with yearly crime rate of 48.07 (year) or 4.01 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the Vale of White Horse.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Drayton)CrimesRank (Drayton)CrimesRank (Drayton)
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
Botley & Sunningwell27 12332 13350 11
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
Abingdon Dunmore11 23131 23135 19
Ridgeway10 24162 19129 21
Kingston Bagpuize13 19150 2283 23
Sutton Courtenay12 21154 21135 20
Wootton12 2097 2485 22

Drayton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (1 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 Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

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

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 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 Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Possession of weapons 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 8 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20248
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20242
October 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20249
October 20241
May 20242

A total of 2 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
July 20241

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Drayton in May 2025

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

1. Manor Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Walnut Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Drayton Mill (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Haywards Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Plough Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lockway (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Stonehill Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lyford Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Meads Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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