Crime Rate in Alvescot and Filkins: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Alvescot and Filkins

The total recorded crimes in Alvescot and Filkins, West Oxfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 5 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Alvescot and Filkins crime rate of 172.41 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 Alvescot and Filkins, encompassing approximately 29 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Alvescot and Filkins Crime Hotspots

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

  • Main Road with total crimes: 2
  • Thorpes Field with total crimes: 1
  • Lechlade Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Alvescot and Filkins?

To understand the safety of Alvescot and Filkins, we need to analyze Alvescot and Filkins crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to West Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Alvescot and Filkins demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Oxfordshire average, with 80 crimes compared to 264.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Alvescot and Filkins recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.

    • In 2023, Alvescot and Filkins had fewer crimes than the West Oxfordshire average, with 82 crimes compared to 268. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Alvescot and Filkins recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Oxfordshire, Alvescot and Filkins has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Alvescot and Filkins Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Alvescot and Filkins has recorded 5 crimes with crime rate of 172.41 ranking 21th out of 26 in the West Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Alvescot and Filkins crimes were 80. The crime rate of Alvescot and Filkins in 2024 was 2758.62 (year) or 229.89 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Alvescot and Filkins were around 82 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2827.59 (year) or 235.63 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Alvescot and Filkins)CrimesRank (Alvescot and Filkins)CrimesRank (Alvescot and Filkins)
Witney South79 1994 11,099 1
Witney West76 2876 2767 2
Chipping Norton35 4568 3553 3
Witney Central39 3492 4482 4
Carterton North West24 9313 6413 5
Eynsham and Cassington27 7363 5320 7
Witney East31 5300 7330 6
Witney North28 6175 16170 17
Carterton South15 15177 15292 8
Stonesfield and Tackley12 17295 8143 20
Kingham, Rollright and Enstone27 8228 10251 9
Brize Norton and Shilton15 14256 9193 14
Carterton North East19 13196 12243 10
Charlbury and Finstock22 10166 17132 21
Woodstock and Bladon21 11192 13218 11
Freeland and Hanborough21 12213 11216 12
Hailey, Minster Lovell and Leafield11 18148 21201 13
Bampton and Clanfield13 16188 14174 16
Ducklington5 23149 20177 15
Standlake, Aston and Stanton Harcourt5 22156 19154 18
Burford2 24160 18144 19
The Bartons8 1943 2767 27
Ascott and Shipton7 2092 2487 25
Chadlington and Churchill2 26124 22115 22
North Leigh2 2598 23110 23
Milton-under-Wychwood1 2779 2690 24

Alvescot and Filkins Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (1 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 Other theft (3 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 Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

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

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
October 20242
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
July 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Alvescot and Filkins in May 2025

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

1. Main Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Thorpes Field (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
3. Lechlade Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. The Gassons (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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