Crime Rate in The Bartons: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in The Bartons

The total recorded crimes in The Bartons, West Oxfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 3 as per the recent police data. This equates to a The Bartons crime rate of 57.36 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 Jul were:

  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
The Bartons Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pound Bank with total crimes: 1
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1
  • Kiddington 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 July 2025 the The Bartons has recorded 3 crimes with crime rate of 57.36 ranking 27th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (The Bartons)CrimesRank (The Bartons)CrimesRank (The Bartons)
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
Freeland and Hanborough28 6213 11216 12
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 Bartons Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 1 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 20 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20255
April 20252
February 20254
January 20252
November 20243
August 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 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 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations The Bartons in July 2025

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

1. Pound Bank (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
3. Kiddington Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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