Crime Rate in Hailey, Minster Lovell and Leafield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hailey, Minster Lovell and Leafield

The total recorded crimes in Hailey, Minster Lovell and Leafield, West Oxfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hailey, Minster Lovell and Leafield crime rate of 34.08 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 Hailey, Minster Lovell and Leafield, encompassing approximately 322 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Hailey, Minster Lovell and Leafield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ripley Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Bowles Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Buttermilk Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Hailey, Minster Lovell and Leafield?

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

  • Relative to West Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Hailey, Minster Lovell and Leafield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Oxfordshire average, with 148 crimes compared to 264.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hailey, Minster Lovell and Leafield recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.

    • In 2023, Hailey, Minster Lovell and Leafield had fewer crimes than the West Oxfordshire average, with 201 crimes compared to 268. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Hailey, Minster Lovell and Leafield witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Oxfordshire, Hailey, Minster Lovell and Leafield has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Hailey, Minster Lovell and Leafield Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hailey, Minster Lovell and Leafield has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 34.08 ranking 18th out of 26 in the West Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Hailey, Minster Lovell and Leafield crimes were 148. The crime rate of Hailey, Minster Lovell and Leafield in 2024 was 458.49 (year) or 38.21 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hailey, Minster Lovell and Leafield were around 201 crimes with yearly crime rate of 622.68 (year) or 51.89 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hailey, Minster Lovell and Leafield)CrimesRank (Hailey, Minster Lovell and Leafield)CrimesRank (Hailey, Minster Lovell and Leafield)
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
Eynsham and Cassington27 7363 5320 7
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
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

Hailey, Minster Lovell and Leafield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (2 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 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 4 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20254
January 20257
December 20248
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20248
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20254
January 20251
November 20242
October 20245
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
June 20246

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
July 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Hailey, Minster Lovell and Leafield in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hailey, Minster Lovell and Leafield postcode area is presented below.

1. Ripley Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Bowles Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Buttermilk Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Fairspear Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Chimney End (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Towns End (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Fox Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. St Kenelm'S Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Whitehall Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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