Crime Rate in Burford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burford

The total recorded crimes in Burford, West Oxfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 2 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burford crime rate of 20.94 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 Burford, encompassing approximately 95 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Burford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burford Mews with total crimes: 1
  • Cheatle Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Burford?

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

  • Relative to West Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Burford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Oxfordshire average, with 160 crimes compared to 264.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Burford recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.

    • In 2023, Burford had fewer crimes than the West Oxfordshire average, with 144 crimes compared to 268. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Burford recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Burford Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Burford has recorded 2 crimes with crime rate of 20.94 ranking 24th out of 26 in the West Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Burford crimes were 160. The crime rate of Burford in 2024 was 1675.39 (year) or 139.62 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Burford were around 144 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1507.85 (year) or 125.65 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Burford)CrimesRank (Burford)CrimesRank (Burford)
Witney South79 1994 11,099 1
Witney West76 2876 2767 2
Chipping Norton35 4568 3553 3
Witney Central39 3492 4482 4
Carterton North West24 9313 6413 5
Eynsham and Cassington27 7363 5320 7
Witney East31 5300 7330 6
Witney North28 6175 16170 17
Carterton South15 15177 15292 8
Stonesfield and Tackley12 17295 8143 20
Kingham, Rollright and Enstone27 8228 10251 9
Brize Norton and Shilton15 14256 9193 14
Carterton North East19 13196 12243 10
Charlbury and Finstock22 10166 17132 21
Woodstock and Bladon21 11192 13218 11
Freeland and Hanborough21 12213 11216 12
Hailey, Minster Lovell and Leafield11 18148 21201 13
Bampton and Clanfield13 16188 14174 16
Ducklington5 23149 20177 15
Standlake, Aston and Stanton Harcourt5 22156 19154 18
The Bartons8 1943 2767 27
Ascott and Shipton7 2092 2487 25
Alvescot and Filkins5 2180 2582 26
Chadlington and Churchill2 26124 22115 22
North Leigh2 2598 23110 23
Milton-under-Wychwood1 2779 2690 24

Burford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (3 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 (3 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

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

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20243
September 20246
August 20241

High Crime Locations Burford in May 2025

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

1. Burford Mews (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Cheatle Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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