Crime Rate in Witney East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Witney East

The total recorded crimes in Witney East, West Oxfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Witney East crime rate of 1.10 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 Witney East, encompassing approximately 14,512 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-38.89% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
Witney East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Manor Road with total crimes: 2
  • Blakes Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Oxlease with total crimes: 1

How safe is Witney East?

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

  • Relative to West Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Witney East reported a higher crime volume than the West Oxfordshire average, with 300 crimes compared to 264. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Witney East witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 26 other cities.

    • In 2023, Witney East experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Oxfordshire average, with 330 crimes compared to 268. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Witney East witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 26 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Oxfordshire, Witney East has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Witney East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Witney East has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 1.10 ranking 14th out of 26 in the West Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Witney East crimes were 300. The crime rate of Witney East in 2024 was 20.67 (year) or 1.72 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Witney East were around 330 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.74 (year) or 1.89 (month) ranking 6 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
Carterton South23 7177 15292 8
Stonesfield and Tackley20 9295 8143 20
Freeland and Hanborough21 8213 11216 12
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

Witney East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Other theft 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 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 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 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202518
January 202512
December 202410
November 20249
October 202410
September 202412
August 202413
July 202413
June 202418
May 20249
April 20247

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 202414
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 202412
April 20244

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 Witney East in March 2025

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

1. Manor Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Blakes Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Oxlease (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Mill Mews (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Mead Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Courts Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Oxford Hill (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Grey Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Barleyfield Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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