Crime Rate in Faringdon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Faringdon

The total recorded crimes in Faringdon, Vale of White Horse, UK in March 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Faringdon crime rate of 8.66 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 Faringdon, encompassing approximately 7,392 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (21.05% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Faringdon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marlborough Close with total crimes: 10
  • Sands Hill with total crimes: 4
  • Gloucester Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Faringdon?

To understand the safety of Faringdon, we need to analyze Faringdon 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, Faringdon reported a higher crime volume than the Vale of White Horse average, with 720 crimes compared to 388. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Faringdon witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Faringdon experienced a greater number of crimes than the Vale of White Horse average, with 764 crimes compared to 331. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Faringdon witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Faringdon Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Faringdon has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 8.66 ranking 2th out of 23 in the Vale of White Horse, UK

In 2024, the total Faringdon crimes were 720. The crime rate of Faringdon in 2024 was 97.40 (year) or 8.12 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Vale of White Horse.

In 2023, the total crimes in Faringdon were around 764 crimes with yearly crime rate of 103.35 (year) or 8.61 (month) ranking 3 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
Blewbury & Harwell75 1619 5444 7
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

Faringdon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 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 Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20248
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 202413
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 20256
December 20247
November 20247
October 20245
September 20241
August 20245
July 202412
June 202426
May 20249
April 20243

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20247
October 20249
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
June 202416
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 289 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202519
January 202514
December 202426
November 202427
October 202430
September 202423
August 202419
July 202424
June 202446
May 202420
April 202418

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202511
January 202511
December 20248
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 202416
May 20241
April 20247

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Faringdon in March 2025

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

1. Marlborough Close (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sands Hill (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
3. Gloucester Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Swan Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Marlborough Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Russ Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Walker Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
9. Wearn Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1

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