Crime Rate in Hendreds: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hendreds

The total recorded crimes in Hendreds, Vale of White Horse, UK in May 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hendreds crime rate of 62.44 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 Hendreds, encompassing approximately 432 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hendreds Crime Hotspots

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

  • Trenchard Avenue with total crimes: 10
  • Torpy Close with total crimes: 4
  • Bartlett Place with total crimes: 3

How safe is Hendreds?

To understand the safety of Hendreds, we need to analyze Hendreds 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, Hendreds demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Vale of White Horse average, with 236 crimes compared to 388.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hendreds recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 23 other areas in the Vale of White Horse.

    • In 2023, Hendreds had fewer crimes than the Vale of White Horse average, with 147 crimes compared to 331. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hendreds recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 23 other areas in the Vale of White Horse.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hendreds Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hendreds has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 62.44 ranking 13th out of 23 in the Vale of White Horse, UK

In 2024, the total Hendreds crimes were 236. The crime rate of Hendreds in 2024 was 545.79 (year) or 45.48 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Vale of White Horse.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hendreds were around 147 crimes with yearly crime rate of 339.96 (year) or 28.33 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Vale of White Horse.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hendreds)CrimesRank (Hendreds)CrimesRank (Hendreds)
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
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

Hendreds Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (3 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 Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 20256
February 20252
January 20256
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20247
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Hendreds in May 2025

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

1. Trenchard Avenue (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Torpy Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bartlett Place (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
4. Russet Drive (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
5. Havers Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Abingdon Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Brewer Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Milton Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Timsbury Court (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
10. Midwinter Avenue (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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