Crime Rate in Wantage Charlton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wantage Charlton

The total recorded crimes in Wantage Charlton, Vale of White Horse, UK in July 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wantage Charlton crime rate of 6.10 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 Charlton, encompassing approximately 12,627 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (2.94% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
Wantage Charlton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cherrycroft with total crimes: 7
  • Primrose Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Elder Way with total crimes: 5

How safe is Wantage Charlton?

To understand the safety of Wantage Charlton, we need to analyze Wantage Charlton 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 Charlton reported a higher crime volume than the Vale of White Horse average, with 643 crimes compared to 388. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wantage Charlton witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 23 other areas in the Vale of White Horse.

    • In 2023, Wantage Charlton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Vale of White Horse average, with 407 crimes compared to 331. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wantage Charlton witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 23 other areas in the Vale of White Horse.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wantage Charlton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Wantage Charlton has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 6.10 ranking 2th out of 23 in the Vale of White Horse, UK

In 2024, the total Wantage Charlton crimes were 643. The crime rate of Wantage Charlton in 2024 was 50.92 (year) or 4.24 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Vale of White Horse.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wantage Charlton were around 407 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.23 (year) or 2.69 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Vale of White Horse.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wantage Charlton)CrimesRank (Wantage Charlton)CrimesRank (Wantage Charlton)
Abingdon Fitzharris78 1793 2804 1
Abingdon Abbey Northcourt76 3958 1793 2
Faringdon55 6720 3764 3
Abingdon Caldecott43 8501 9501 4
Blewbury & Harwell75 4619 5444 7
Stanford58 5553 6486 5
Grove North40 11445 10478 6
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

Wantage Charlton 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 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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 (8 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 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202511
May 202510
April 202515
March 20258
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 20247
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 278 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202534
May 202516
April 202530
March 202513
February 202519
January 202517
December 202424
November 202431
October 202424
September 202420
August 202415

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20251
March 20256
February 20259
January 20258
December 20248
November 20246
October 20242
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202514
May 20254
April 20256
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 202410
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 202515
April 202510
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
December 20242
August 20241

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20247
November 20244
October 20243
August 20243

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20253
December 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20253
December 20244
September 20242

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251

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

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Wantage Charlton in July 2025

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

1. Cherrycroft (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Primrose Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Elder Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Springfield Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Limborough Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
6. Kings Walk (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Mary Shunn Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
8. Cowslip Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
9. Appletons (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. St Mary'S (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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