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 May 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wantage Charlton crime rate of 4.04 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Wantage Charlton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cherrycroft with total crimes: 8
  • Elder Way with total crimes: 5
  • Alfred Street with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Wantage Charlton has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 4.04 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wantage Charlton)CrimesRank (Wantage Charlton)CrimesRank (Wantage Charlton)
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
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
Hendreds27 13236 15147 18
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

Wantage Charlton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202510
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 288 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.15 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202530
March 202513
February 202519
January 202517
December 202424
November 202431
October 202424
September 202420
August 202415
July 202430
June 202430
May 202419

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
December 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202515
March 20258
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 20247
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 202410
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 202422
May 20247

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20256
February 20259
January 20258
December 20248
November 20246
October 20242
September 20246
August 20246
July 20243
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20247
November 20244
October 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
July 20248
May 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20244
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20244

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

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Wantage Charlton in May 2025

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

1. Cherrycroft (Map)
Total8
Public order5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Elder Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Alfred Street (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Market Place (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
5. Appletons (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. A338 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
8. Partridge Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Cowslip Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
10. Springfield Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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