Crime Rate in Witney North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Witney North

The total recorded crimes in Witney North, West Oxfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Witney North crime rate of 2.78 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 North, encompassing approximately 10,078 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Witney North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Taphouse Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Bakers Piece with total crimes: 3

How safe is Witney North?

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

  • Relative to West Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Witney North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Oxfordshire average, with 175 crimes compared to 264.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Witney North recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.

    • In 2023, Witney North had fewer crimes than the West Oxfordshire average, with 170 crimes compared to 268. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Witney North recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Witney North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Witney North has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 2.78 ranking 6th out of 26 in the West Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Witney North crimes were 175. The crime rate of Witney North in 2024 was 17.36 (year) or 1.45 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Witney North were around 170 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.87 (year) or 1.41 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Witney North)CrimesRank (Witney North)CrimesRank (Witney North)
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
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
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

Witney North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 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 Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Burglary 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 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 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 (4 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 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 September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 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 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20257
March 202512
February 20259
January 202511
December 20247
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 202410
July 202413
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
October 20241
September 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 202412
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
May 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
June 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Witney North in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Taphouse Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Bakers Piece (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Hailey Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Crawley Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Westfield Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Bridge Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Tarrant Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. West End (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Grovelands (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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