Crime Rate in Charlbury and Finstock: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Charlbury and Finstock

The total recorded crimes in Charlbury and Finstock, West Oxfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Charlbury and Finstock crime rate of 10.50 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 Charlbury and Finstock, encompassing approximately 2,094 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Charlbury and Finstock Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wilkins Court with total crimes: 8
  • Ticknell Piece Road with total crimes: 3
  • School Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Charlbury and Finstock?

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

  • Relative to West Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Charlbury and Finstock demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Oxfordshire average, with 166 crimes compared to 264.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Charlbury and Finstock recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.

    • In 2023, Charlbury and Finstock had fewer crimes than the West Oxfordshire average, with 132 crimes compared to 268. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Charlbury and Finstock recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Charlbury and Finstock Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Charlbury and Finstock has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 10.50 ranking 10th out of 26 in the West Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Charlbury and Finstock crimes were 166. The crime rate of Charlbury and Finstock in 2024 was 79.26 (year) or 6.60 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Charlbury and Finstock were around 132 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.02 (year) or 5.25 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Charlbury and Finstock)CrimesRank (Charlbury and Finstock)CrimesRank (Charlbury and Finstock)
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
Woodstock and Bladon21 11192 13218 11
Freeland and Hanborough21 12213 11216 12
Hailey, Minster Lovell and Leafield11 18148 21201 13
Bampton and Clanfield13 16188 14174 16
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

Charlbury and Finstock Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 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 Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 4 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (2 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

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

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (1 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20259
December 20248
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20241
July 20247
June 20246
May 20249

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
November 20242
October 20245
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
May 20243

High Crime Locations Charlbury and Finstock in May 2025

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

1. Wilkins Court (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Ticknell Piece Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. School Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Charlbury (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
5. Kendal Piece (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Elm Crescent (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Quarry Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Little Lees (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Hughes Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Stonesfield Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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