Crime Rate in Ascott and Shipton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ascott and Shipton

The total recorded crimes in Ascott and Shipton, West Oxfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ascott and Shipton crime rate of 72.38 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 Ascott and Shipton, encompassing approximately 82 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ascott and Shipton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1
  • Fiddlers Hill with total crimes: 1
  • Gas Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Ascott and Shipton?

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

  • Relative to West Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Ascott and Shipton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Oxfordshire average, with 92 crimes compared to 264.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ascott and Shipton recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 26 other cities.

    • In 2023, Ascott and Shipton had fewer crimes than the West Oxfordshire average, with 87 crimes compared to 268. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ascott and Shipton recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 26 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ascott and Shipton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Ascott and Shipton has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 72.38 ranking 26th out of 26 in the West Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Ascott and Shipton crimes were 92. The crime rate of Ascott and Shipton in 2024 was 1109.77 (year) or 92.48 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ascott and Shipton were around 87 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1049.46 (year) or 87.45 (month) ranking 25 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
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
Alvescot and Filkins6 2580 2582 26
The Bartons3 2743 2767 27

Ascott and Shipton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Possession of weapons (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Possession of weapons showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
March 20251
May 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 202410
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20245
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Ascott and Shipton in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
2. Fiddlers Hill (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
3. Gas Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Shipton Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. High Street (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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