Crime Rate in Witney North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Witney North

The total recorded crimes in Witney North, West Oxfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Witney North crime rate of 1.89 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Witney North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bakers Piece with total crimes: 5
  • Taphouse Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Witney North has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 1.89 ranking 11th 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.

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
Witney East16 14300 7330 6
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
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 North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 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 TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20259
January 202511
December 20247
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 202410
July 202413
June 20248
May 20245
April 202416

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
June 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Witney North in March 2025

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

1. Bakers Piece (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Taphouse Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bridge Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Farmers Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Grovelands (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Millers Mews (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. West End (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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