Crime Rate in Witney West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Witney West

The total recorded crimes in Witney West, West Oxfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Witney West crime rate of 6.04 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 West, encompassing approximately 10,435 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-37.84% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Witney West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spitfire Drive with total crimes: 15
  • Russell Mews with total crimes: 9
  • Spring Meadow with total crimes: 6

How safe is Witney West?

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

  • Relative to West Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Witney West reported a higher crime volume than the West Oxfordshire average, with 876 crimes compared to 264. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Witney West witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 26 other cities.

    • In 2023, Witney West experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Oxfordshire average, with 767 crimes compared to 268. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Witney West witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 26 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Witney West Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Witney West has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 6.04 ranking 2th out of 26 in the West Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Witney West crimes were 876. The crime rate of Witney West in 2024 was 83.95 (year) or 7.00 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Witney West were around 767 crimes with yearly crime rate of 73.50 (year) or 6.13 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Oxfordshire)CrimesRank (West Oxfordshire)CrimesRank (West Oxfordshire)
Witney South109 1994 11,099 1
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
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 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 (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (41 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 212 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202518
January 20259
November 20243
October 202413
September 202411
August 202441
July 202414
June 202434
May 202418
April 202427

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
December 20246
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
June 202414
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 412 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202537
January 202525
December 202425
November 202453
October 202431
September 202420
August 202440
July 202442
June 202468
May 202425
April 202423

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20249
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
April 20246

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 202412
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
November 20246
September 20243
June 20246

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
November 20243
July 20243

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
November 20241
October 20246
August 20243
April 20243

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
November 20241
October 202416
September 20246
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20246
September 20243

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243

High Crime Locations Witney West in March 2025

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

1. Spitfire Drive (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3
2. Russell Mews (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Spring Meadow (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
4. Townsend Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Mott Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Coral Springs Way (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
7. Stow Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Bibury Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Sherbourne Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Painswick Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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