The total recorded crimes in Ascott and Shipton, West Oxfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ascott and Shipton crime rate of 120.63 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 Ascott and Shipton, encompassing approximately 82 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Ascott and Shipton, we need to analyze Ascott and Shipton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to West Oxfordshire:
In 2024, Ascott and Shipton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Oxfordshire average, with 92 crimes compared to 264.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ascott and Shipton recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.
In 2023, Ascott and Shipton had fewer crimes than the West Oxfordshire average, with 87 crimes compared to 268. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ascott and Shipton recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in West Oxfordshire, Ascott and Shipton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In July 2025 the Ascott and Shipton has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 120.63 ranking 22th out of 26 in the West Oxfordshire, UK
In 2024, the total Ascott and Shipton crimes were 92. The crime rate of Ascott and Shipton in 2024 was 1109.77 (year) or 92.48 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.
In 2023, the total crimes in Ascott and Shipton were around 87 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1049.46 (year) or 87.45 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.
| Area | July 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Ascott and Shipton) | Crimes | Rank (Ascott and Shipton) | Crimes | Rank (Ascott and Shipton) | |
| Witney South | 67 | 2 | 994 | 1 | 1,099 | 1 |
| Witney West | 72 | 1 | 876 | 2 | 767 | 2 |
| Chipping Norton | 51 | 3 | 568 | 3 | 553 | 3 |
| Witney Central | 42 | 4 | 492 | 4 | 482 | 4 |
| Carterton North West | 25 | 8 | 313 | 6 | 413 | 5 |
| Eynsham and Cassington | 23 | 10 | 363 | 5 | 320 | 7 |
| Witney East | 33 | 5 | 300 | 7 | 330 | 6 |
| Freeland and Hanborough | 28 | 6 | 213 | 11 | 216 | 12 |
| Stonesfield and Tackley | 27 | 7 | 295 | 8 | 143 | 20 |
| Carterton South | 24 | 9 | 177 | 15 | 292 | 8 |
| Kingham, Rollright and Enstone | 16 | 15 | 228 | 10 | 251 | 9 |
| Brize Norton and Shilton | 19 | 12 | 256 | 9 | 193 | 14 |
| Carterton North East | 18 | 13 | 196 | 12 | 243 | 10 |
| Woodstock and Bladon | 13 | 20 | 192 | 13 | 218 | 11 |
| Witney North | 20 | 11 | 175 | 16 | 170 | 17 |
| Hailey, Minster Lovell and Leafield | 17 | 14 | 148 | 21 | 201 | 13 |
| Bampton and Clanfield | 14 | 19 | 188 | 14 | 174 | 16 |
| Ducklington | 10 | 23 | 149 | 20 | 177 | 15 |
| Standlake, Aston and Stanton Harcourt | 15 | 16 | 156 | 19 | 154 | 18 |
| Charlbury and Finstock | 15 | 18 | 166 | 17 | 132 | 21 |
| Burford | 15 | 17 | 160 | 18 | 144 | 19 |
| North Leigh | 13 | 21 | 98 | 23 | 110 | 23 |
| Chadlington and Churchill | 5 | 26 | 124 | 22 | 115 | 22 |
| Milton-under-Wychwood | 7 | 24 | 79 | 26 | 90 | 24 |
| Alvescot and Filkins | 5 | 25 | 80 | 25 | 82 | 26 |
| The Bartons | 3 | 27 | 43 | 27 | 67 | 27 |
July 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Possession of weapons (1 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Possession of weapons showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 8 |
| May 2025 | 5 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 5 |
| January 2025 | 4 |
| December 2024 | 4 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ascott and Shipton postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |