Crime Rate in Ridgeway: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ridgeway

The total recorded crimes in Ridgeway, Vale of White Horse, UK in May 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ridgeway crime rate of 0.30 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 Ridgeway, encompassing approximately 33,203 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ridgeway Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kings Close with total crimes: 2
  • Canal Way with total crimes: 1
  • The Orchard with total crimes: 1

How safe is Ridgeway?

To understand the safety of Ridgeway, we need to analyze Ridgeway 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, Ridgeway demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Vale of White Horse average, with 162 crimes compared to 388.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ridgeway recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 23 other areas in the Vale of White Horse.

    • In 2023, Ridgeway had fewer crimes than the Vale of White Horse average, with 129 crimes compared to 331. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ridgeway recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 23 other areas in the Vale of White Horse.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ridgeway Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ridgeway has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 0.45 ranking 24th out of 23 in the Vale of White Horse, UK

In 2024, the total Ridgeway crimes were 162. The crime rate of Ridgeway in 2024 was 16.84 (year) or 1.40 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Vale of White Horse.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ridgeway were around 129 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.99 (year) or 2.58 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Vale of White Horse.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ridgeway)CrimesRank (Ridgeway)CrimesRank (Ridgeway)
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
Marcham12 22208 17152 16
Abingdon Peachcroft16 16218 16147 17
Drayton14 17159 2062 24
Abingdon Dunmore11 23131 23135 19
Kingston Bagpuize13 19150 2283 23
Sutton Courtenay12 21154 21135 20
Wootton12 2097 2485 22

Ridgeway Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 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 Vehicle crime (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (1 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 Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
January 20251
November 20243
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
June 20242

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

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
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20246
October 20243
September 20246
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Ridgeway in May 2025

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

1. Kings Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Canal Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. The Orchard (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Hazel Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Field Gardens (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
6. Sarajac Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. The Ridgeway (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
8. Regis Place (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Court Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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