Crime Rate in Abingdon Fitzharris: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abingdon Fitzharris

The total recorded crimes in Abingdon Fitzharris, Vale of White Horse, UK in May 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abingdon Fitzharris crime rate of 5.27 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 Abingdon Fitzharris, encompassing approximately 13,277 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-12.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Abingdon Fitzharris Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thornley Close with total crimes: 17
  • Park Road with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

How safe is Abingdon Fitzharris?

To understand the safety of Abingdon Fitzharris, we need to analyze Abingdon Fitzharris 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, Abingdon Fitzharris reported a higher crime volume than the Vale of White Horse average, with 793 crimes compared to 388. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Abingdon Fitzharris witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 23 other areas in the Vale of White Horse.

    • In 2023, Abingdon Fitzharris experienced a greater number of crimes than the Vale of White Horse average, with 804 crimes compared to 331. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Abingdon Fitzharris witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 23 other areas in the Vale of White Horse.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Abingdon Fitzharris Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Abingdon Fitzharris has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 5.27 ranking 2th out of 23 in the Vale of White Horse, UK

In 2024, the total Abingdon Fitzharris crimes were 793. The crime rate of Abingdon Fitzharris in 2024 was 59.72 (year) or 4.98 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Vale of White Horse.

In 2023, the total crimes in Abingdon Fitzharris were around 804 crimes with yearly crime rate of 60.55 (year) or 5.05 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Vale of White Horse.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Abingdon Fitzharris)CrimesRank (Abingdon Fitzharris)CrimesRank (Abingdon Fitzharris)
Abingdon Abbey Northcourt71 1958 1793 2
Faringdon57 4720 3764 3
Blewbury & Harwell68 3619 5444 7
Abingdon Caldecott40 8501 9501 4
Wantage Charlton51 6643 4407 9
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

Abingdon Fitzharris Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
March 20256
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
May 20244

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20246
October 202415
September 20247
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 358 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202525
March 202529
February 202525
January 202524
December 202432
November 202420
October 202434
September 202421
August 202415
July 202417
June 202458
May 202436

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20247
November 20246
October 20244
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 20248
May 202411

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 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 202418
May 20244

A total of 79 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20258
December 20249
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 202422
May 20245

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
February 20251
January 20258
December 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20249

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Abingdon Fitzharris in May 2025

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

1. Thornley Close (Map)
Total17
Drugs6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
2. Park Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Burglary1
Other theft1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Brampton Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Drayton Road (Map)
Total4
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hospital (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
8. Stratton Way (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Southmoor Way (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Trendell Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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