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 March 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Charlbury and Finstock crime rate of 3.82 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Charlbury and Finstock Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nine Acres Close with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1
  • Brown'S Lane with total crimes: 1

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Charlbury and Finstock has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 3.82 ranking 22th 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.

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
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

Charlbury and Finstock Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
October 20245
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Charlbury and Finstock in March 2025

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

1. Nine Acres Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Brown'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Police Station (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sheep Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Woodstock Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Church Rise (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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