Crime Rate in Faringdon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Faringdon

The total recorded crimes in Faringdon, Vale of White Horse, UK in July 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Faringdon crime rate of 7.44 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 Faringdon, encompassing approximately 7,392 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Faringdon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Southampton Street with total crimes: 6
  • Marlborough Street with total crimes: 4
  • Taylor Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Faringdon?

To understand the safety of Faringdon, we need to analyze Faringdon 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, Faringdon reported a higher crime volume than the Vale of White Horse average, with 720 crimes compared to 388. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Faringdon witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 23 other areas in the Vale of White Horse.

    • In 2023, Faringdon experienced a greater number of crimes than the Vale of White Horse average, with 764 crimes compared to 331. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Faringdon witnessed more 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, Faringdon has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Faringdon Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Faringdon has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 7.44 ranking 6th out of 23 in the Vale of White Horse, UK

In 2024, the total Faringdon crimes were 720. The crime rate of Faringdon in 2024 was 97.40 (year) or 8.12 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Vale of White Horse.

In 2023, the total crimes in Faringdon were around 764 crimes with yearly crime rate of 103.35 (year) or 8.61 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Vale of White Horse.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Faringdon)CrimesRank (Faringdon)CrimesRank (Faringdon)
Abingdon Fitzharris78 1793 2804 1
Abingdon Abbey Northcourt76 3958 1793 2
Wantage Charlton77 2643 4407 9
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
Wootton12 2297 2485 22
Kingston Bagpuize7 24150 2283 23

Faringdon 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 30 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 (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (10 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 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 202413
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 286 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202526
May 202522
April 202527
March 202523
February 202519
January 202514
December 202426
November 202427
October 202430
September 202423
August 202419

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20253
April 20257
March 20258
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202513
May 20258
April 20257
March 20258
February 20257
January 20256
December 20247
November 20247
October 20245
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20254
April 20257
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20247
October 20249
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202512
May 202513
April 20256
March 202510
February 202511
January 202511
December 20248
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
September 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Faringdon in July 2025

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

1. Southampton Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Marlborough Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Taylor Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Haynes Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Marlborough Close (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Walter Dyer Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Coleshill Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Old Sawmills Road (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Clements Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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