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 March 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodstock and Bladon crime rate of 4.13 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Woodstock and Bladon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hedge End with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Park Close with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Woodstock and Bladon has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 4.13 ranking 12th 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.

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
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

Woodstock and Bladon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 202410
September 20244
August 20242
July 20247
June 202422
May 20243
April 20248

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

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
August 20245
July 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Woodstock and Bladon in March 2025

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

1. Hedge End (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
3. Park Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Meadow Walk (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Spencer Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Verinia Court (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Churchill Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ashford Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
10. Market Street (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1

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