Crime Rate in Charlbury and Finstock: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Charlbury and Finstock

The total recorded crimes in Charlbury and Finstock, West Oxfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Charlbury and Finstock crime rate of 7.16 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 Charlbury and Finstock, encompassing approximately 2,094 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Charlbury and Finstock Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Dancers Hill with total crimes: 2
  • Stonesfield Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Charlbury and Finstock?

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

  • Relative to West Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Charlbury and Finstock demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Oxfordshire average, with 166 crimes compared to 264.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Charlbury and Finstock recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.

    • In 2023, Charlbury and Finstock had fewer crimes than the West Oxfordshire average, with 132 crimes compared to 268. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Charlbury and Finstock recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Charlbury and Finstock Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Charlbury and Finstock has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 7.16 ranking 18th out of 26 in the West Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Charlbury and Finstock crimes were 166. The crime rate of Charlbury and Finstock in 2024 was 79.26 (year) or 6.60 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Charlbury and Finstock were around 132 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.02 (year) or 5.25 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Charlbury and Finstock)CrimesRank (Charlbury and Finstock)CrimesRank (Charlbury and Finstock)
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
Woodstock and Bladon13 20192 13218 11
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
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

Charlbury and Finstock Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour 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 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 4 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (2 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (1 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 202513
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20259
December 20248
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
January 20251
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
November 20242
October 20245

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Charlbury and Finstock in July 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Dancers Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Stonesfield Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Wychwood Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. B4022 (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Fisher'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Sturt Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Wilkins Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Ward'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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