Crime Rate in West Oxfordshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Oxfordshire

The total recorded crimes in West Oxfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 607 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Oxfordshire crime rate of 5.31 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 West Oxfordshire, encompassing approximately 114,236 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (254) incidents (2.42% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (76) incidents (-12.64% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (68) incidents (61.90% increase)
West Oxfordshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Spitfire Drive with total crimes: 15
  • Russell Mews with total crimes: 9

West Oxfordshire Police Info:

Thames Valley Police

How safe is West Oxfordshire?

To understand the safety of West Oxfordshire, we need to analyze West Oxfordshire crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • West Oxfordshire has recorded 7,121 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 62.34 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 284 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 7,223 crimes with a crime rate of 63.23, ranking it 278 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, West Oxfordshire demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Oxfordshire average, with 7121 crimes compared to 12163.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, West Oxfordshire witnessed more crimes than 4 out of 4 other cities.

    • In 2023, West Oxfordshire had fewer crimes than the Oxfordshire average, with 7,223 crimes compared to 10,859. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, West Oxfordshire witnessed more crimes than 4 out of 4 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, West Oxfordshire is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Oxfordshire, West Oxfordshire has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

West Oxfordshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Witney South (109 crimes), and the safest, The Bartons (3 crimes), is 106 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across West Oxfordshire.

Similarly, the area of Witney Central (139 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Charlbury & North Leigh (16 crimes), with a difference of 123 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within West Oxfordshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Witney South109
Witney West63
Witney Central54
Eynsham and Cassington42
Chipping Norton39

Safest Wards:

Chadlington and Churchill8
Milton-under-Wychwood7
Alvescot and Filkins6
Ascott and Shipton6
The Bartons3

Most Dangerous Areas:

Witney Central139
Witney West87
Chipping Norton39
Woodstock, Stonesfield & Tackley39
Eynsham & Stanton Harcourt38

Safest Areas:

Chadlington & Wychwoods21
Bampton, Clanfield & Standlake19
Leafield, Minster Lovell & Duckington18
Kingham, Enstone & Middle Barton17
Charlbury & North Leigh16

West Oxfordshire Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the West Oxfordshire has recorded 607 crimes with crime rate of 5.31 ranking 10196th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Oxfordshire.

In 2024, the total West Oxfordshire crimes were 7,121. The crime rate of West Oxfordshire in 2024 was 62.34 (year) or 5.19 (month) ranking it 284 danzarous in the UK. West Oxfordshire ranked 5 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Oxfordshire were around 7,223 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.23 (year) or 5.27 (month) ranking 278 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Oxfordshire, West Oxfordshire ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 3 as per crime rate of West Oxfordshire

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Oxfordshire)CrimesRank (Oxfordshire)CrimesRank (Oxfordshire)
South Oxfordshire705 58,975 58,249 5
Vale of White Horse654 49,300 37,938 4
Cherwell1,110 214,838 212,824 2
Oxford1,563 120,583 118,063 1

West Oxfordshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (254 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (76 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 248 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 87 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (217 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (51 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 250 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 43 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (235 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (65 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (220 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (67 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (185 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (65 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (257 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (111 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 265 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 88 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (478 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (144 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 405 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202528
January 202548
December 202422
November 202434
October 202467
September 202452
August 202424
July 202433
June 202476

A total of 436 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202542
February 202522
January 202538
December 202439
November 202437
October 202434
September 202444
August 202446
July 202430
June 2024104

A total of 2609 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 260.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 478 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025254
February 2025248
January 2025217
December 2024250
November 2024235
October 2024220
September 2024185
August 2024257
July 2024265
June 2024478

A total of 438 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202552
February 202529
January 202531
December 202432
November 202432
October 202448
September 202434
August 202445
July 202449
June 202486

A total of 467 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 46.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202568
February 202542
January 202536
December 202435
November 202435
October 202436
September 202449
August 202439
July 202447
June 202480

A total of 354 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202544
February 202526
January 202527
December 202424
November 202438
October 202451
September 202441
August 202421
July 202422
June 202460

A total of 248 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202514
January 202531
December 202430
November 202429
October 202432
September 202417
August 202422
July 202421
June 202436

A total of 797 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 79.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202576
February 202587
January 202551
December 202443
November 202465
October 202467
September 202465
August 2024111
July 202488
June 2024144

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
June 20242

A total of 164 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202519
January 202521
December 202412
November 202415
October 202412
September 202412
August 202417
July 202418
June 202430

A total of 126 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202510
January 202511
December 20245
November 202410
October 202412
September 202413
August 202417
July 202423
June 202412

A total of 48 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20249
October 20245
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 202412

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20248
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 39 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
November 20243
October 20247
September 20248
August 20241
July 20244
June 202410

High Crime Locations West Oxfordshire in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting13
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Spitfire Drive (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft3
3. Russell Mews (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Shoplifting2
Public order2
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6

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