Crime Rate in Chipping Norton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chipping Norton

The total recorded crimes in Chipping Norton, West Oxfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chipping Norton crime rate of 6.57 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 Chipping Norton, encompassing approximately 5,331 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Chipping Norton Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 4
  • Cornish Road with total crimes: 2
  • Morris Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Chipping Norton?

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

  • Relative to West Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Chipping Norton reported a higher crime volume than the West Oxfordshire average, with 568 crimes compared to 264. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Chipping Norton witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.

    • In 2023, Chipping Norton experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Oxfordshire average, with 553 crimes compared to 268. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Chipping Norton witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Oxfordshire, Chipping Norton has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Chipping Norton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Chipping Norton has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 6.57 ranking 4th out of 26 in the West Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Chipping Norton crimes were 568. The crime rate of Chipping Norton in 2024 was 106.54 (year) or 8.88 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chipping Norton were around 553 crimes with yearly crime rate of 103.73 (year) or 8.64 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chipping Norton)CrimesRank (Chipping Norton)CrimesRank (Chipping Norton)
Witney South79 1994 11,099 1
Witney West76 2876 2767 2
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
Burford2 24160 18144 19
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

Chipping Norton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20257
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202517
March 202521
February 202523
January 202516
December 202412
November 202415
October 202411
September 20248
August 202420
July 202416
June 202440
May 202423

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20248
October 20248
September 20244
August 20245
July 20249
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
January 20252
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 202413
October 20242
September 20248
August 20241
July 20243
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241

High Crime Locations Chipping Norton in May 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
2. Cornish Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Morris Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Burrows Crescent (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Stares Court (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. A361 (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hill Lawn Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Trinity Square (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hailey Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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