Crime Rate in Wootton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wootton

The total recorded crimes in Wootton, Vale of White Horse, UK in July 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wootton crime rate of 1.50 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 Wootton, encompassing approximately 8,012 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Wootton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Robinson Road with total crimes: 6
  • Mathews Way with total crimes: 2
  • Wootton Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Wootton?

To understand the safety of Wootton, we need to analyze Wootton 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, Wootton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Vale of White Horse average, with 97 crimes compared to 388.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wootton recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 23 other areas in the Vale of White Horse.

    • In 2023, Wootton had fewer crimes than the Vale of White Horse average, with 85 crimes compared to 331. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wootton recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 23 other areas in the Vale of White Horse.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wootton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Wootton has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 1.50 ranking 22th out of 23 in the Vale of White Horse, UK

In 2024, the total Wootton crimes were 97. The crime rate of Wootton in 2024 was 41.19 (year) or 3.43 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Vale of White Horse.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wootton were around 85 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.95 (year) or 2.83 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Vale of White Horse.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wootton)CrimesRank (Wootton)CrimesRank (Wootton)
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
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
Kingston Bagpuize7 24150 2283 23

Wootton 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 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other crime were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20252
August 20242

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20256
April 20253
March 20259
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
January 20253
September 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

High Crime Locations Wootton in July 2025

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

1. Robinson Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Mathews Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Wootton Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
4. Lashford Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Leigh Croft (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. The Old Pound (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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