Crime Rate in Wantage & Grove Brook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wantage & Grove Brook

The total recorded crimes in Wantage & Grove Brook, Vale of White Horse, UK in July 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wantage & Grove Brook crime rate of 3.54 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 Wantage & Grove Brook, encompassing approximately 11,860 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
Wantage & Grove Brook Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Wharf with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Lydsee Gate with total crimes: 3

How safe is Wantage & Grove Brook?

To understand the safety of Wantage & Grove Brook, we need to analyze Wantage & Grove Brook 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, Wantage & Grove Brook reported a higher crime volume than the Vale of White Horse average, with 546 crimes compared to 388. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wantage & Grove Brook witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 23 other areas in the Vale of White Horse.

    • In 2023, Wantage & Grove Brook experienced a greater number of crimes than the Vale of White Horse average, with 355 crimes compared to 331. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wantage & Grove Brook witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 23 other areas in the Vale of White Horse.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wantage & Grove Brook Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Wantage & Grove Brook has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 3.54 ranking 10th out of 23 in the Vale of White Horse, UK

In 2024, the total Wantage & Grove Brook crimes were 546. The crime rate of Wantage & Grove Brook in 2024 was 46.04 (year) or 3.84 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Vale of White Horse.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wantage & Grove Brook were around 355 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.93 (year) or 2.49 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Vale of White Horse.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wantage & Grove Brook)CrimesRank (Wantage & Grove Brook)CrimesRank (Wantage & Grove Brook)
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
Grove North40 11445 10478 6
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

Wantage & Grove Brook 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 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 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 (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 202511
April 20257
March 20257
February 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 20247
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20252
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20247
October 20243
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20247

A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202512
May 202513
April 202517
March 202516
February 202522
January 202523
December 202418
November 202419
October 202411
September 202419
August 202423

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
December 20245
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20257
February 20253
January 20259
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20252
January 20253
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 2 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
December 20241

High Crime Locations Wantage & Grove Brook in July 2025

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

1. The Wharf (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Lydsee Gate (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Grove Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Stockham Park (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Priory Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Worthington Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. St Anne'S Mews (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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