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 March 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Grove North crime rate of 4.79 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Grove North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dakota Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Collingbourn Road with total crimes: 3
  • De Vitre Place 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Grove North has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 4.79 ranking 8th 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.

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
Faringdon64 2720 3764 3
Abingdon Caldecott41 7501 9501 4
Wantage Charlton44 6643 4407 9
Stanford17 14553 6486 5
Wantage & Grove Brook45 5546 7355 10
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

Grove North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202514
January 202519
December 202410
November 20248
October 202414
September 20248
August 202413
July 202419
June 202426
May 202427
April 202413

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 202414
September 202413
August 20243
July 202410
June 202410
May 20247
April 20243

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 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 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 3 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
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Grove North in March 2025

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

1. Dakota Drive (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
2. Collingbourn Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
3. De Vitre Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Colne Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Whitley Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Keel Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Prior Place (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Sharland Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Main Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Kennet Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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