Crime Rate in Bampton and Clanfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bampton and Clanfield

The total recorded crimes in Bampton and Clanfield, West Oxfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bampton and Clanfield crime rate of 52.91 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 Bampton and Clanfield, encompassing approximately 245 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Bampton and Clanfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mount Owen Road with total crimes: 2
  • Weald Street with total crimes: 1
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 1

How safe is Bampton and Clanfield?

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

  • Relative to West Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Bampton and Clanfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Oxfordshire average, with 188 crimes compared to 264.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Bampton and Clanfield had fewer crimes than the West Oxfordshire average, with 174 crimes compared to 268. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bampton and Clanfield recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bampton and Clanfield Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bampton and Clanfield has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 52.91 ranking 16th out of 26 in the West Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Bampton and Clanfield crimes were 188. The crime rate of Bampton and Clanfield in 2024 was 765.16 (year) or 63.76 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bampton and Clanfield were around 174 crimes with yearly crime rate of 708.18 (year) or 59.02 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bampton and Clanfield)CrimesRank (Bampton and Clanfield)CrimesRank (Bampton and Clanfield)
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
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
Alvescot and Filkins5 2180 2582 26
Chadlington and Churchill2 26124 22115 22
North Leigh2 2598 23110 23
Milton-under-Wychwood1 2779 2690 24

Bampton and Clanfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Public order 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 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 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 11 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 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 (13 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 20256
February 20255
January 20255
December 202411
November 20249
October 20248
September 202412
August 202413
July 202410
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20243
November 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 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
October 20241

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

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

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Bampton and Clanfield in May 2025

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

1. Mount Owen Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Weald Street (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Chandler Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Queen Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Pembroke Place (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. New Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Mercury Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Talbot Fields (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Church Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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