Crime Rate in Watchfield & Shrivenham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Watchfield & Shrivenham

The total recorded crimes in Watchfield & Shrivenham, Vale of White Horse, UK in July 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Watchfield & Shrivenham crime rate of 23.65 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 Watchfield & Shrivenham, encompassing approximately 2,114 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Watchfield & Shrivenham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Short Street with total crimes: 4
  • Hicks Close with total crimes: 4
  • Silver Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Watchfield & Shrivenham?

To understand the safety of Watchfield & Shrivenham, we need to analyze Watchfield & Shrivenham 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, Watchfield & Shrivenham reported a higher crime volume than the Vale of White Horse average, with 388 crimes compared to 388. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Watchfield & Shrivenham witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 23 other areas in the Vale of White Horse.

    • In 2023, Watchfield & Shrivenham experienced a greater number of crimes than the Vale of White Horse average, with 336 crimes compared to 331. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Watchfield & Shrivenham witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the Vale of White Horse.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Watchfield & Shrivenham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Watchfield & Shrivenham has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 23.65 ranking 7th out of 23 in the Vale of White Horse, UK

In 2024, the total Watchfield & Shrivenham crimes were 388. The crime rate of Watchfield & Shrivenham in 2024 was 183.51 (year) or 15.29 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Vale of White Horse.

In 2023, the total crimes in Watchfield & Shrivenham were around 336 crimes with yearly crime rate of 158.92 (year) or 13.24 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Vale of White Horse.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Watchfield & Shrivenham)CrimesRank (Watchfield & Shrivenham)CrimesRank (Watchfield & Shrivenham)
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
Wantage & Grove Brook42 10546 7355 10
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

Watchfield & Shrivenham 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 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202516
May 202519
April 20258
March 202511
February 20258
January 202513
December 202414
November 202416
October 202411
September 202414
August 202415

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 3 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
April 20251
November 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
August 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Watchfield & Shrivenham in July 2025

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

1. Short Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
2. Hicks Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Silver Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Lancaster Green (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Cozens Grove (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
6. Argosy Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. High Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Charlesby Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Eagle Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Claridge Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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