Crime Rate in Woodstock and Bladon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodstock and Bladon

The total recorded crimes in Woodstock and Bladon, West Oxfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodstock and Bladon crime rate of 2.83 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 Woodstock and Bladon, encompassing approximately 4,596 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Woodstock and Bladon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shipton Road with total crimes: 2
  • Market Place with total crimes: 2
  • Campbells Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Woodstock and Bladon?

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

  • Relative to West Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Woodstock and Bladon demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Oxfordshire average, with 192 crimes compared to 264.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Woodstock and Bladon witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.

    • In 2023, Woodstock and Bladon had fewer crimes than the West Oxfordshire average, with 218 crimes compared to 268. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Woodstock and Bladon witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Woodstock and Bladon Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Woodstock and Bladon has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 2.83 ranking 20th out of 26 in the West Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Woodstock and Bladon crimes were 192. The crime rate of Woodstock and Bladon in 2024 was 41.77 (year) or 3.48 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Woodstock and Bladon were around 218 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.43 (year) or 3.95 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Woodstock and Bladon)CrimesRank (Woodstock and Bladon)CrimesRank (Woodstock and Bladon)
Witney South67 2994 11,099 1
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
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

Woodstock and Bladon 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 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Vehicle crime 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 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Public order 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 (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Drugs (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20259
May 20258
April 20252
March 202511
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 202410
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20245

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
September 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
December 20241

High Crime Locations Woodstock and Bladon in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Woodstock and Bladon postcode area is presented below.

1. Shipton Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Market Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
3. Campbells Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Budds Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Vermont Drive (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Recreation Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
7. High Street (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Market Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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