Crime Rate in Wantage & Grove Brook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wantage & Grove Brook

The total recorded crimes in Wantage & Grove Brook, Vale of White Horse, UK in May 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wantage & Grove Brook crime rate of 3.04 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 Wantage & Grove Brook, encompassing approximately 11,860 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Wantage & Grove Brook Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • B4507 with total crimes: 5
  • Station Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Wantage & Grove Brook?

To understand the safety of Wantage & Grove Brook, we need to analyze Wantage & Grove Brook 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, Wantage & Grove Brook reported a higher crime volume than the Vale of White Horse average, with 546 crimes compared to 388. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wantage & Grove Brook witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 23 other areas in the Vale of White Horse.

    • In 2023, Wantage & Grove Brook experienced a greater number of crimes than the Vale of White Horse average, with 355 crimes compared to 331. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wantage & Grove Brook witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 23 other areas in the Vale of White Horse.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Vale of White Horse, Wantage & Grove Brook has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Wantage & Grove Brook Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wantage & Grove Brook has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 3.04 ranking 9th out of 23 in the Vale of White Horse, UK

In 2024, the total Wantage & Grove Brook crimes were 546. The crime rate of Wantage & Grove Brook in 2024 was 46.04 (year) or 3.84 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Vale of White Horse.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wantage & Grove Brook were around 355 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.93 (year) or 2.49 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Vale of White Horse.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wantage & Grove Brook)CrimesRank (Wantage & Grove Brook)CrimesRank (Wantage & Grove Brook)
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
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

Wantage & Grove Brook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 20257
February 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 20247
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 249 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202517
March 202516
February 202522
January 202523
December 202418
November 202419
October 202411
September 202419
August 202423
July 202411
June 202446
May 202411

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20247
October 20243
September 20244
August 20249
July 202415
June 202424
May 20244

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
May 20241

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20257
February 20253
January 20259
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
July 20247
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 202416
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20245
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 3 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
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20253
December 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20247

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

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Wantage & Grove Brook in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Wantage & Grove Brook postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. B4507 (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Westbrook (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Pike Reach (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Crabhill Lane (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1
8. Roman Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Framlands Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Naldertown (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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