Crime Rate in Faringdon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Faringdon

The total recorded crimes in Faringdon, Vale of White Horse, UK in May 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Faringdon crime rate of 7.71 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-18.52% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Faringdon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marlborough Close with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Westbrook with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Faringdon has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 7.71 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Faringdon)CrimesRank (Faringdon)CrimesRank (Faringdon)
Abingdon Fitzharris70 2793 2804 1
Abingdon Abbey Northcourt71 1958 1793 2
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

Faringdon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 320 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202527
March 202523
February 202519
January 202514
December 202426
November 202427
October 202430
September 202423
August 202419
July 202424
June 202446
May 202420

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20247
October 20249
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20256
March 202510
February 202511
January 202511
December 20248
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 202416
May 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20258
February 20257
January 20256
December 20247
November 20247
October 20245
September 20241
August 20245
July 202412
June 202426
May 20249

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20258
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20248
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 202413
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Marlborough Close (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Westbrook (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Public order1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
6. Walter Dyer Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Fernham Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Century Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Bennett Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Lechlade Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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