Crime Rate in Marcham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Marcham

The total recorded crimes in Marcham, Vale of White Horse, UK in May 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Marcham crime rate of 19.85 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 Marcham, encompassing approximately 604 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Marcham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Park Side with total crimes: 1
  • Fettiplace Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Marcham?

To understand the safety of Marcham, we need to analyze Marcham 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, Marcham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Vale of White Horse average, with 208 crimes compared to 388.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Marcham recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 23 other areas in the Vale of White Horse.

    • In 2023, Marcham had fewer crimes than the Vale of White Horse average, with 152 crimes compared to 331. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Marcham recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 23 other areas in the Vale of White Horse.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Marcham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Marcham has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 19.85 ranking 22th out of 23 in the Vale of White Horse, UK

In 2024, the total Marcham crimes were 208. The crime rate of Marcham in 2024 was 344.14 (year) or 28.68 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Vale of White Horse.

In 2023, the total crimes in Marcham were around 152 crimes with yearly crime rate of 251.49 (year) or 20.96 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Vale of White Horse.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Marcham)CrimesRank (Marcham)CrimesRank (Marcham)
Abingdon Fitzharris70 2793 2804 1
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
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

Marcham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
February 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 202514
February 20252
January 20258
December 202410
November 202412
October 20249
September 20246
August 202411
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
December 20241
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
July 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Marcham in May 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Park Side (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
3. Fettiplace Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hyde Copse (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Haines Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cholswell Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. A34 (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Sycamore Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Harding Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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