Crime Rate in Chipping Norton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chipping Norton

The total recorded crimes in Chipping Norton, West Oxfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chipping Norton crime rate of 7.32 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 Chipping Norton, encompassing approximately 5,331 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-8.70% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Chipping Norton Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Green with total crimes: 5
  • B4026 with total crimes: 3
  • Trinity Square with total crimes: 3

How safe is Chipping Norton?

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

  • Relative to West Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Chipping Norton reported a higher crime volume than the West Oxfordshire average, with 568 crimes compared to 264. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Chipping Norton witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 26 other cities.

    • In 2023, Chipping Norton experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Oxfordshire average, with 553 crimes compared to 268. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Chipping Norton witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 26 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Oxfordshire, Chipping Norton has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Chipping Norton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Chipping Norton has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 7.32 ranking 5th out of 26 in the West Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Chipping Norton crimes were 568. The crime rate of Chipping Norton in 2024 was 106.54 (year) or 8.88 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chipping Norton were around 553 crimes with yearly crime rate of 103.73 (year) or 8.64 (month) ranking 3 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
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
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

Chipping Norton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 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 12 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 202414
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202523
January 202516
December 202412
November 202415
October 202411
September 20248
August 202420
July 202416
June 202440
May 202423
April 202419

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 202414
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 202413
October 20242
September 20248
August 20241
July 20243
June 202410
May 20249
April 20242

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20248
October 20248
September 20244
August 20245
July 20249
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20242

High Crime Locations Chipping Norton in March 2025

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

1. The Green (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
2. B4026 (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Trinity Square (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Cornish Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Horse Fair (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. West Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
8. Hailey Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Morris Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Burrows Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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