Crime Rate in Brize Norton and Shilton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brize Norton and Shilton

The total recorded crimes in Brize Norton and Shilton, West Oxfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brize Norton and Shilton crime rate of 18.24 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 Brize Norton and Shilton, encompassing approximately 1,041 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Brize Norton and Shilton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Monahan Way with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Church Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Brize Norton and Shilton?

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

  • Relative to West Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Brize Norton and Shilton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Oxfordshire average, with 256 crimes compared to 264.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Brize Norton and Shilton witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.

    • In 2023, Brize Norton and Shilton had fewer crimes than the West Oxfordshire average, with 193 crimes compared to 268. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Brize Norton and Shilton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Brize Norton and Shilton has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 18.24 ranking 12th out of 26 in the West Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Brize Norton and Shilton crimes were 256. The crime rate of Brize Norton and Shilton in 2024 was 245.73 (year) or 20.48 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brize Norton and Shilton were around 193 crimes with yearly crime rate of 185.26 (year) or 15.44 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brize Norton and Shilton)CrimesRank (Brize Norton and Shilton)CrimesRank (Brize Norton and Shilton)
Witney South67 2994 11,099 1
Witney West72 1876 2767 2
Chipping Norton51 3568 3553 3
Witney Central42 4492 4482 4
Carterton North West25 8313 6413 5
Eynsham and Cassington23 10363 5320 7
Witney East33 5300 7330 6
Freeland and Hanborough28 6213 11216 12
Stonesfield and Tackley27 7295 8143 20
Carterton South24 9177 15292 8
Kingham, Rollright and Enstone16 15228 10251 9
Carterton North East18 13196 12243 10
Woodstock and Bladon13 20192 13218 11
Witney North20 11175 16170 17
Hailey, Minster Lovell and Leafield17 14148 21201 13
Bampton and Clanfield14 19188 14174 16
Ducklington10 23149 20177 15
Standlake, Aston and Stanton Harcourt15 16156 19154 18
Charlbury and Finstock15 18166 17132 21
Burford15 17160 18144 19
North Leigh13 2198 23110 23
Chadlington and Churchill5 26124 22115 22
Ascott and Shipton10 2292 2487 25
Milton-under-Wychwood7 2479 2690 24
Alvescot and Filkins5 2580 2582 26
The Bartons3 2743 2767 27

Brize Norton and Shilton 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 4 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Public order dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (9 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20254
February 20259
January 20259
September 20243

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20258
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20257
December 20241
November 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20254
February 20253
October 20243
September 202411

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202512
May 20252
April 20256
March 202512
February 20259
January 20254
December 20247
November 20246
October 20244
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
January 20253
September 20241

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20252
February 20257
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
December 20242

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20253
March 20253
January 20254
December 20247
October 20241
September 20247

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Brize Norton and Shilton in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Brize Norton and Shilton postcode area is presented below.

1. Monahan Way (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Public order3
3. Church Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Kilkenny Lane (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
5. Godwin Row (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Witney Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Carterton Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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