Crime Rate in Burford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burford

The total recorded crimes in Burford, West Oxfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burford crime rate of 83.77 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 Burford, encompassing approximately 95 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Burford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 2
  • Lawrence Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 1

How safe is Burford?

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

  • Relative to West Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Burford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Oxfordshire average, with 160 crimes compared to 264.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Burford recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 26 other cities.

    • In 2023, Burford had fewer crimes than the West Oxfordshire average, with 144 crimes compared to 268. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Burford recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 26 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Burford Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Burford has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 83.77 ranking 20th out of 26 in the West Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Burford crimes were 160. The crime rate of Burford in 2024 was 1675.39 (year) or 139.62 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Burford were around 144 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1507.85 (year) or 125.65 (month) ranking 19 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
Brize Norton and Shilton20 10256 9193 14
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
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

Burford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 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 (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20247

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20243
September 20246
August 20241

High Crime Locations Burford in March 2025

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Lawrence Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Shilton Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cheatle Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lower High Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Upper End (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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