Crime Rate in Grove North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Grove North

The total recorded crimes in Grove North, Vale of White Horse, UK in July 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Grove North crime rate of 5.80 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 Grove North, encompassing approximately 6,891 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Grove North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dakota Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Meadow Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Grove North?

To understand the safety of Grove North, we need to analyze Grove North 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, Grove North reported a higher crime volume than the Vale of White Horse average, with 445 crimes compared to 388. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Grove North witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 23 other areas in the Vale of White Horse.

    • In 2023, Grove North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Vale of White Horse average, with 478 crimes compared to 331. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Grove North witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 23 other areas in the Vale of White Horse.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Grove North Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Grove North has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 5.80 ranking 11th out of 23 in the Vale of White Horse, UK

In 2024, the total Grove North crimes were 445. The crime rate of Grove North in 2024 was 64.58 (year) or 5.38 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Vale of White Horse.

In 2023, the total crimes in Grove North were around 478 crimes with yearly crime rate of 69.37 (year) or 5.78 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Vale of White Horse.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Grove North)CrimesRank (Grove North)CrimesRank (Grove North)
Abingdon Fitzharris78 1793 2804 1
Abingdon Abbey Northcourt76 3958 1793 2
Wantage Charlton77 2643 4407 9
Faringdon55 6720 3764 3
Abingdon Caldecott43 8501 9501 4
Blewbury & Harwell75 4619 5444 7
Stanford58 5553 6486 5
Wantage & Grove Brook42 10546 7355 10
Watchfield & Shrivenham50 7388 11336 12
Thames27 14504 8417 8
Steventon & the Hanneys43 9238 14244 14
Botley & Sunningwell29 12332 13350 11
Kennington & Radley23 17340 12287 13
Hendreds29 13236 15147 18
Cumnor17 19205 18197 15
Marcham27 15208 17152 16
Abingdon Peachcroft14 21218 16147 17
Drayton23 16159 2062 24
Sutton Courtenay21 18154 21135 20
Abingdon Dunmore16 20131 23135 19
Ridgeway10 23162 19129 21
Wootton12 2297 2485 22
Kingston Bagpuize7 24150 2283 23

Grove North 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 18 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 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 January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 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 (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202530
May 202519
April 202517
March 202520
February 202514
January 202519
December 202410
November 20248
October 202414
September 20248
August 202413

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202510
May 20259
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 202414
September 202413
August 20243

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20259
April 20251
February 202520
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20246
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
February 20254

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Grove North in July 2025

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

1. Dakota Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Meadow Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
4. Castle Piece (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Massey Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. The Firs (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
8. The Maples (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Collingbourn Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bridge Farm Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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