Crime Rate in Witney South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Witney South

The total recorded crimes in Witney South, West Oxfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Witney South crime rate of 4.26 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 South, encompassing approximately 15,712 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Witney South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Market Square with total crimes: 7
  • Des Roches Square with total crimes: 5

How safe is Witney South?

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

  • Relative to West Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Witney South reported a higher crime volume than the West Oxfordshire average, with 994 crimes compared to 264. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Witney South witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.

    • In 2023, Witney South experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Oxfordshire average, with 1,099 crimes compared to 268. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Witney South witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Witney South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Witney South has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 4.26 ranking 2th out of 26 in the West Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Witney South crimes were 994. The crime rate of Witney South in 2024 was 63.26 (year) or 5.27 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Witney South were around 1,099 crimes with yearly crime rate of 69.95 (year) or 5.83 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Witney South)CrimesRank (Witney South)CrimesRank (Witney South)
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 Bartons3 2743 2767 27

Witney South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20257
April 20259
March 202515
February 20257
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202515
May 202511
April 20259
March 202515
February 202512
January 202512
December 202413
November 20249
October 202413
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 338 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202526
May 202537
April 202522
March 202533
February 202527
January 202525
December 202434
November 202429
October 202431
September 202421
August 202425

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
May 20257
April 20254
March 202515
February 20255
January 20257
December 20247
November 20243
October 202415
September 20249
August 20249

A total of 149 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
May 20259
April 202510
March 202521
February 202510
January 20258
December 202412
November 202410
October 202425
September 202416
August 202410

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20258
May 20251
March 20255
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20246
October 20244
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20241
October 20249
August 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
August 20245

A total of 4 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
April 20251
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Witney South in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Market Square (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Des Roches Square (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Church Green (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
5. Beechgate (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Avenue Four (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Crofters Court (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wilmot Close (Map)
Total2
Public order2
10. Henry Box Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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