Crime Rate in Freeland and Hanborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Freeland and Hanborough

The total recorded crimes in Freeland and Hanborough, West Oxfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Freeland and Hanborough crime rate of 25.12 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 Freeland and Hanborough, encompassing approximately 1,114 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (2100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Freeland and Hanborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Websters Close with total crimes: 6
  • Swan Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Corn Hide with total crimes: 3

How safe is Freeland and Hanborough?

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

  • Relative to West Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Freeland and Hanborough demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Oxfordshire average, with 213 crimes compared to 264.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Freeland and Hanborough witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.

    • In 2023, Freeland and Hanborough had fewer crimes than the West Oxfordshire average, with 216 crimes compared to 268. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Freeland and Hanborough witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Freeland and Hanborough Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Freeland and Hanborough has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 25.12 ranking 6th out of 26 in the West Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Freeland and Hanborough crimes were 213. The crime rate of Freeland and Hanborough in 2024 was 191.10 (year) or 15.92 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Freeland and Hanborough were around 216 crimes with yearly crime rate of 193.79 (year) or 16.15 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Freeland and Hanborough)CrimesRank (Freeland and Hanborough)CrimesRank (Freeland and Hanborough)
Witney South67 2994 11,099 1
Witney West72 1876 2767 2
Chipping Norton51 3568 3553 3
Witney Central42 4492 4482 4
Carterton North West25 8313 6413 5
Eynsham and Cassington23 10363 5320 7
Witney East33 5300 7330 6
Stonesfield and Tackley27 7295 8143 20
Carterton South24 9177 15292 8
Kingham, Rollright and Enstone16 15228 10251 9
Brize Norton and Shilton19 12256 9193 14
Carterton North East18 13196 12243 10
Woodstock and Bladon13 20192 13218 11
Witney North20 11175 16170 17
Hailey, Minster Lovell and Leafield17 14148 21201 13
Bampton and Clanfield14 19188 14174 16
Ducklington10 23149 20177 15
Standlake, Aston and Stanton Harcourt15 16156 19154 18
Charlbury and Finstock15 18166 17132 21
Burford15 17160 18144 19
North Leigh13 2198 23110 23
Chadlington and Churchill5 26124 22115 22
Ascott and Shipton10 2292 2487 25
Milton-under-Wychwood7 2479 2690 24
Alvescot and Filkins5 2580 2582 26
The Bartons3 2743 2767 27

Freeland and Hanborough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

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

December 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 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 20251
May 202513
April 20256
March 20255
February 20254
January 20255
December 202410
November 20246
October 202411
September 20247
August 202417

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
March 20254
January 20251
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
January 20255

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
December 20241

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
January 20252
November 20241

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
October 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243

A total of 1 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

High Crime Locations Freeland and Hanborough in July 2025

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

1. Websters Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Swan Lane (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Corn Hide (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Long Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Gessey Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Payne Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Witney Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bolsover Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Myrtle Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Olympian Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.