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 March 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brize Norton and Shilton crime rate of 19.20 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Brize Norton and Shilton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Buttermilk Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area 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 cities.

    • 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 March 2025 the Brize Norton and Shilton has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 19.20 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Oxfordshire)CrimesRank (West Oxfordshire)CrimesRank (West Oxfordshire)
Witney South109 1994 11,099 1
Witney West63 2876 2767 2
Chipping Norton39 5568 3553 3
Witney Central54 3492 4482 4
Eynsham and Cassington42 4363 5320 7
Carterton North West33 6313 6413 5
Witney East16 14300 7330 6
Carterton South23 7177 15292 8
Stonesfield and Tackley20 9295 8143 20
Freeland and Hanborough21 8213 11216 12
Kingham, Rollright and Enstone14 16228 10251 9
Carterton North East17 13196 12243 10
Woodstock and Bladon19 12192 13218 11
Witney North19 11175 16170 17
Hailey, Minster Lovell and Leafield10 18148 21201 13
Bampton and Clanfield11 17188 14174 16
Ducklington8 21149 20177 15
Standlake, Aston and Stanton Harcourt15 15156 19154 18
Charlbury and Finstock8 22166 17132 21
Burford8 20160 18144 19
North Leigh8 1998 23110 23
Chadlington and Churchill8 23124 22115 22
Milton-under-Wychwood7 2479 2690 24
Ascott and Shipton6 2692 2487 25
Alvescot and Filkins6 2580 2582 26
The Bartons3 2743 2767 27

Brize Norton and Shilton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20257
December 20241
November 20243
September 20242
August 20242
June 202412
April 20242

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20259
January 20254
December 20247
November 20246
October 20244
September 20245
August 20246
July 202413
June 202410
May 20249
April 20244

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20254
December 20247
October 20241
September 20247
June 20248

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20257
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
October 20243
September 202411
July 20243
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 6 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
May 20243

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 20259
September 20243
June 20248
May 20247

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246
April 20243

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
September 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Brize Norton and Shilton in March 2025

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

1. Buttermilk Lane (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Archer Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Monahan Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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