The total recorded crimes in North Leigh, West Oxfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Leigh crime rate of 61.26 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 North Leigh, encompassing approximately 130 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of North Leigh, we need to analyze North Leigh crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to West Oxfordshire:
In 2024, North Leigh demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Oxfordshire average, with 98 crimes compared to 264.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, North Leigh recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 26 other cities.
In 2023, North Leigh had fewer crimes than the West Oxfordshire average, with 110 crimes compared to 268. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, North Leigh recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 26 other cities.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in West Oxfordshire, North Leigh has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
In March 2025 the North Leigh has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 61.26 ranking 19th out of 26 in the West Oxfordshire, UK
In 2024, the total North Leigh crimes were 98. The crime rate of North Leigh in 2024 was 750.38 (year) or 62.53 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.
In 2023, the total crimes in North Leigh were around 110 crimes with yearly crime rate of 842.27 (year) or 70.19 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.
| Area | March 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (West Oxfordshire) | Crimes | Rank (West Oxfordshire) | Crimes | Rank (West Oxfordshire) | |
| Witney South | 109 | 1 | 994 | 1 | 1,099 | 1 |
| Witney West | 63 | 2 | 876 | 2 | 767 | 2 |
| Chipping Norton | 39 | 5 | 568 | 3 | 553 | 3 |
| Witney Central | 54 | 3 | 492 | 4 | 482 | 4 |
| Eynsham and Cassington | 42 | 4 | 363 | 5 | 320 | 7 |
| Carterton North West | 33 | 6 | 313 | 6 | 413 | 5 |
| Witney East | 16 | 14 | 300 | 7 | 330 | 6 |
| Carterton South | 23 | 7 | 177 | 15 | 292 | 8 |
| Stonesfield and Tackley | 20 | 9 | 295 | 8 | 143 | 20 |
| Freeland and Hanborough | 21 | 8 | 213 | 11 | 216 | 12 |
| Kingham, Rollright and Enstone | 14 | 16 | 228 | 10 | 251 | 9 |
| Brize Norton and Shilton | 20 | 10 | 256 | 9 | 193 | 14 |
| Carterton North East | 17 | 13 | 196 | 12 | 243 | 10 |
| Woodstock and Bladon | 19 | 12 | 192 | 13 | 218 | 11 |
| Witney North | 19 | 11 | 175 | 16 | 170 | 17 |
| Hailey, Minster Lovell and Leafield | 10 | 18 | 148 | 21 | 201 | 13 |
| Bampton and Clanfield | 11 | 17 | 188 | 14 | 174 | 16 |
| Ducklington | 8 | 21 | 149 | 20 | 177 | 15 |
| Standlake, Aston and Stanton Harcourt | 15 | 15 | 156 | 19 | 154 | 18 |
| Charlbury and Finstock | 8 | 22 | 166 | 17 | 132 | 21 |
| Burford | 8 | 20 | 160 | 18 | 144 | 19 |
| Chadlington and Churchill | 8 | 23 | 124 | 22 | 115 | 22 |
| Milton-under-Wychwood | 7 | 24 | 79 | 26 | 90 | 24 |
| Ascott and Shipton | 6 | 26 | 92 | 24 | 87 | 25 |
| Alvescot and Filkins | 6 | 25 | 80 | 25 | 82 | 26 |
| The Bartons | 3 | 27 | 43 | 27 | 67 | 27 |
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In December 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour 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 Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 4 |
| February 2025 | 5 |
| January 2025 | 4 |
| December 2024 | 5 |
| November 2024 | 6 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the North Leigh postcode area is presented below.