Crime Rate in West Oxfordshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Oxfordshire

The total recorded crimes in West Oxfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 607 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Oxfordshire crime rate of 5.31 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 West Oxfordshire, encompassing approximately 114,236 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (249) incidents (-14.73% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (103) incidents (18.39% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (54) incidents (35.00% increase)
West Oxfordshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spitfire Drive with total crimes: 9
  • Russell Mews with total crimes: 9
  • Robinson Lane with total crimes: 9

West Oxfordshire Police Info:

Thames Valley Police

How safe is West Oxfordshire?

To understand the safety of West Oxfordshire, we need to analyze West Oxfordshire crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • West Oxfordshire has recorded 7,121 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 62.34 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 284 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 7,223 crimes with a crime rate of 63.23, ranking it 278 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, West Oxfordshire demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Oxfordshire average, with 7121 crimes compared to 12163.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, West Oxfordshire witnessed more crimes than 4 out of 4 other cities.

    • In 2023, West Oxfordshire had fewer crimes than the Oxfordshire average, with 7,223 crimes compared to 10,859. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, West Oxfordshire witnessed more crimes than 4 out of 4 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, West Oxfordshire is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Oxfordshire, West Oxfordshire has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

West Oxfordshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Witney West (72 crimes), and the safest, The Bartons (3 crimes), is 69 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across West Oxfordshire.

Similarly, the area of Witney Central (98 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Kingham, Enstone & Middle Barton (19 crimes), with a difference of 79 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within West Oxfordshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Witney West72
Witney South67
Chipping Norton51
Witney Central42
Witney East33

Safest Wards:

Ducklington10
Milton-under-Wychwood7
Alvescot and Filkins5
Chadlington and Churchill5
The Bartons3

Most Dangerous Areas:

Witney Central98
Witney West83
Witney East53
Chipping Norton51
Woodstock, Stonesfield & Tackley40

Safest Areas:

Leafield, Minster Lovell & Duckington27
Bampton, Clanfield & Standlake25
Eynsham & Stanton Harcourt23
Chadlington & Wychwoods22
Kingham, Enstone & Middle Barton19

West Oxfordshire Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the West Oxfordshire has recorded 607 crimes with crime rate of 5.31 ranking 300th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Oxfordshire.

In 2024, the total West Oxfordshire crimes were 7,121. The crime rate of West Oxfordshire in 2024 was 62.34 (year) or 5.19 (month) ranking it 284 danzarous in the UK. West Oxfordshire ranked 5 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Oxfordshire were around 7,223 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.23 (year) or 5.27 (month) ranking 278 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Oxfordshire, West Oxfordshire ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 3 as per crime rate of West Oxfordshire

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Oxfordshire)CrimesRank (Oxfordshire)CrimesRank (Oxfordshire)
South Oxfordshire759 58,975 58,249 5
Vale of White Horse892 49,300 37,938 4
Cherwell1,290 214,838 212,824 2
Oxford1,664 120,583 118,063 1

West Oxfordshire 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 249 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 103 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (292 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (87 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (277 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (73 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (230 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (66 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (254 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (76 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 248 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 87 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (217 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (51 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 250 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 43 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (235 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (65 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (220 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (67 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202520
May 20258
April 20259
March 202513
February 202510
January 202511
December 20245
November 202410
October 202412

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20249
October 20245

A total of 439 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202554
June 202540
May 202549
April 202544
March 202568
February 202542
January 202536
December 202435
November 202435
October 202436

A total of 329 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202534
May 20256
April 202525
March 202521
February 202528
January 202548
December 202422
November 202434
October 202467

A total of 393 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.30 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202556
May 202536
April 202537
March 202552
February 202529
January 202531
December 202432
November 202432
October 202448

A total of 718 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 71.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025103
June 202587
May 202573
April 202566
March 202576
February 202587
January 202551
December 202443
November 202465
October 202467

A total of 2472 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 247.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 292 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025249
June 2025292
May 2025277
April 2025230
March 2025254
February 2025248
January 2025217
December 2024250
November 2024235
October 2024220

A total of 361 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202551
May 202535
April 202532
March 202542
February 202522
January 202538
December 202439
November 202437
October 202434

A total of 236 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202518
May 202519
April 202520
March 202516
February 202514
January 202531
December 202430
November 202429
October 202432

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20255
April 20251
March 20257
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
November 20244
October 20242

A total of 314 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202523
May 202526
April 202528
March 202544
February 202526
January 202527
December 202424
November 202438
October 202451

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20255
April 20251
February 20254
January 20252
November 20243
October 20247

A total of 138 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202514
May 202510
April 202512
March 20258
February 202519
January 202521
December 202412
November 202415
October 202412

High Crime Locations West Oxfordshire in July 2025

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

1. Spitfire Drive (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Russell Mews (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order3
Other theft3
3. Robinson Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Websters Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Mirfield Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
6. Market Square (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting1
Public order1

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