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 March 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Freeland and Hanborough crime rate of 18.84 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 Mar were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Freeland and Hanborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parklands with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • The Green 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Freeland and Hanborough has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 18.84 ranking 8th 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.

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
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

Freeland and Hanborough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
October 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20255
December 202410
November 20246
October 202411
September 20247
August 202417
July 20248
June 202416
May 20249
April 20245

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
March 20251
January 20255
May 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
June 20244

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

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

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20244

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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Freeland and Hanborough in March 2025

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

1. Parklands (Map)
Total3
Public order3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. The Green (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Riely Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Millwood End (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Reliance Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Regent Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Renown Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Burleigh Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Roosevelt Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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