Crime Rate in The Bartons: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in The Bartons

The total recorded crimes in The Bartons, West Oxfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a The Bartons crime rate of 152.96 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 The Bartons, encompassing approximately 52 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
The Bartons Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hillside Road with total crimes: 2
  • Marshall Crescent with total crimes: 1
  • Worton Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is The Bartons?

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

  • Relative to West Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, The Bartons demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Oxfordshire average, with 43 crimes compared to 264.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, The Bartons recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.

    • In 2023, The Bartons had fewer crimes than the West Oxfordshire average, with 67 crimes compared to 268. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, The Bartons recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

The Bartons Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the The Bartons has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 152.96 ranking 19th out of 26 in the West Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total The Bartons crimes were 43. The crime rate of The Bartons in 2024 was 822.18 (year) or 68.51 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in The Bartons were around 67 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1281.07 (year) or 106.76 (month) ranking 27 most dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (The Bartons)CrimesRank (The Bartons)CrimesRank (The Bartons)
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
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
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

The Bartons Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (1 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

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

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
February 20254
January 20252
November 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20242

High Crime Locations The Bartons in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the The Bartons postcode area is presented below.

1. Hillside Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Marshall Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Worton Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Kirby Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. North Street (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Old Johns Close (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1
7. Fleming Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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