Crime Rate in Sutton Courtenay: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sutton Courtenay

The total recorded crimes in Sutton Courtenay, Vale of White Horse, UK in July 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sutton Courtenay crime rate of 20.67 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 Sutton Courtenay, encompassing approximately 1,016 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Sutton Courtenay Crime Hotspots

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

  • Main Road with total crimes: 3
  • Tyrrell'S Way with total crimes: 3
  • Bradstock'S Way with total crimes: 3

How safe is Sutton Courtenay?

To understand the safety of Sutton Courtenay, we need to analyze Sutton Courtenay 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, Sutton Courtenay demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Vale of White Horse average, with 154 crimes compared to 388.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sutton Courtenay recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 23 other areas in the Vale of White Horse.

    • In 2023, Sutton Courtenay had fewer crimes than the Vale of White Horse average, with 135 crimes compared to 331. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sutton Courtenay recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 23 other areas in the Vale of White Horse.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sutton Courtenay Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Sutton Courtenay has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 20.67 ranking 18th out of 23 in the Vale of White Horse, UK

In 2024, the total Sutton Courtenay crimes were 154. The crime rate of Sutton Courtenay in 2024 was 151.57 (year) or 12.63 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Vale of White Horse.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sutton Courtenay were around 135 crimes with yearly crime rate of 132.87 (year) or 11.07 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Vale of White Horse.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sutton Courtenay)CrimesRank (Sutton Courtenay)CrimesRank (Sutton Courtenay)
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
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
Abingdon Dunmore16 20131 23135 19
Ridgeway10 23162 19129 21
Wootton12 2297 2485 22
Kingston Bagpuize7 24150 2283 23

Sutton Courtenay 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 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20255
May 20254
April 20257
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
September 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251

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

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Sutton Courtenay in July 2025

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

1. Main Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Tyrrell'S Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Bradstock'S Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Harwell Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Rye Gardens (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sutton Courtenay Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
7. All Saints Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. High Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Sutton Courtenay Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. The Hawthorns (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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