Crime Rate in Blewbury & Harwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blewbury & Harwell

The total recorded crimes in Blewbury & Harwell, Vale of White Horse, UK in July 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blewbury & Harwell crime rate of 21.51 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 Blewbury & Harwell, encompassing approximately 3,486 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (4.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
Blewbury & Harwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 11
  • Greenwood Way with total crimes: 6
  • Ivy Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Blewbury & Harwell?

To understand the safety of Blewbury & Harwell, we need to analyze Blewbury & Harwell 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, Blewbury & Harwell reported a higher crime volume than the Vale of White Horse average, with 619 crimes compared to 388. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Blewbury & Harwell witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 23 other areas in the Vale of White Horse.

    • In 2023, Blewbury & Harwell experienced a greater number of crimes than the Vale of White Horse average, with 444 crimes compared to 331. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Blewbury & Harwell witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 23 other areas in the Vale of White Horse.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Blewbury & Harwell Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Blewbury & Harwell has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 21.51 ranking 4th out of 23 in the Vale of White Horse, UK

In 2024, the total Blewbury & Harwell crimes were 619. The crime rate of Blewbury & Harwell in 2024 was 177.53 (year) or 14.79 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Vale of White Horse.

In 2023, the total crimes in Blewbury & Harwell were around 444 crimes with yearly crime rate of 127.34 (year) or 10.61 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Vale of White Horse.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blewbury & Harwell)CrimesRank (Blewbury & Harwell)CrimesRank (Blewbury & Harwell)
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
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

Blewbury & Harwell 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 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202521
May 202531
April 202524
March 202526
February 202514
January 202525
December 202414
November 202414
October 202419
September 202418
August 202413

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20255
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20254
April 20255
March 202511
February 20251
January 202511
December 202410
November 20241
October 20247
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20256
May 20256
April 20253
March 202512
February 20254
January 20253
December 20249
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20256
April 20253
March 20256
February 20251
January 20256
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
November 20241

A total of 95 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 20256
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 202512
December 202420
November 20249
October 202410
September 20244
August 202410

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
March 20253

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

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Blewbury & Harwell in July 2025

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

1. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
2. Greenwood Way (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Ivy Close (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Marigold Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Milton Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
6. Orchid Mews (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Park Square (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
8. White Shoot (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Mezereon Spur (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bramble Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

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