Crime Rate in Eynsham and Cassington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eynsham and Cassington

The total recorded crimes in Eynsham and Cassington, West Oxfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eynsham and Cassington crime rate of 3.08 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 Eynsham and Cassington, encompassing approximately 8,759 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Eynsham and Cassington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merton Close with total crimes: 3
  • Mill Street with total crimes: 3
  • Manor Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Eynsham and Cassington?

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

  • Relative to West Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Eynsham and Cassington reported a higher crime volume than the West Oxfordshire average, with 363 crimes compared to 264. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Eynsham and Cassington witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.

    • In 2023, Eynsham and Cassington experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Oxfordshire average, with 320 crimes compared to 268. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Eynsham and Cassington witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Eynsham and Cassington Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Eynsham and Cassington has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 3.08 ranking 7th out of 26 in the West Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Eynsham and Cassington crimes were 363. The crime rate of Eynsham and Cassington in 2024 was 41.44 (year) or 3.45 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Eynsham and Cassington were around 320 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.53 (year) or 3.04 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eynsham and Cassington)CrimesRank (Eynsham and Cassington)CrimesRank (Eynsham and Cassington)
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
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
Charlbury and Finstock22 10166 17132 21
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

Eynsham and Cassington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 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 (16 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20255
February 202510
December 20241
November 202413
October 20242
September 20242
August 20247
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202512
March 202516
February 202510
January 202515
December 202412
November 202411
October 202415
September 20249
August 20246
July 202410
June 202424
May 20248

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
July 20241

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20256
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
May 20241

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20259
November 20242
October 20245
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242
June 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Eynsham and Cassington in May 2025

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

1. Merton Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Mill Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
3. Manor Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Eynsham Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Dovehouse Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Wytham View (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Marlborough Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
8. Pelican Place (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Spareacre Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bartholomew Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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