The total recorded crimes in Ducklington, West Oxfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 5 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ducklington crime rate of 40.39 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 Ducklington, encompassing approximately 123 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Ducklington, we need to analyze Ducklington crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to West Oxfordshire:
In 2024, Ducklington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Oxfordshire average, with 149 crimes compared to 264.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ducklington recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.
In 2023, Ducklington had fewer crimes than the West Oxfordshire average, with 177 crimes compared to 268. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ducklington recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in West Oxfordshire, Ducklington has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Ducklington has recorded 5 crimes with crime rate of 40.39 ranking 23th out of 26 in the West Oxfordshire, UK
In 2024, the total Ducklington crimes were 149. The crime rate of Ducklington in 2024 was 1203.55 (year) or 100.30 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.
In 2023, the total crimes in Ducklington were around 177 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1429.73 (year) or 119.14 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Ducklington) | Crimes | Rank (Ducklington) | Crimes | Rank (Ducklington) | |
| Witney South | 79 | 1 | 994 | 1 | 1,099 | 1 |
| Witney West | 76 | 2 | 876 | 2 | 767 | 2 |
| Chipping Norton | 35 | 4 | 568 | 3 | 553 | 3 |
| Witney Central | 39 | 3 | 492 | 4 | 482 | 4 |
| Carterton North West | 24 | 9 | 313 | 6 | 413 | 5 |
| Eynsham and Cassington | 27 | 7 | 363 | 5 | 320 | 7 |
| Witney East | 31 | 5 | 300 | 7 | 330 | 6 |
| Witney North | 28 | 6 | 175 | 16 | 170 | 17 |
| Carterton South | 15 | 15 | 177 | 15 | 292 | 8 |
| Stonesfield and Tackley | 12 | 17 | 295 | 8 | 143 | 20 |
| Kingham, Rollright and Enstone | 27 | 8 | 228 | 10 | 251 | 9 |
| Brize Norton and Shilton | 15 | 14 | 256 | 9 | 193 | 14 |
| Carterton North East | 19 | 13 | 196 | 12 | 243 | 10 |
| Charlbury and Finstock | 22 | 10 | 166 | 17 | 132 | 21 |
| Woodstock and Bladon | 21 | 11 | 192 | 13 | 218 | 11 |
| Freeland and Hanborough | 21 | 12 | 213 | 11 | 216 | 12 |
| Hailey, Minster Lovell and Leafield | 11 | 18 | 148 | 21 | 201 | 13 |
| Bampton and Clanfield | 13 | 16 | 188 | 14 | 174 | 16 |
| Standlake, Aston and Stanton Harcourt | 5 | 22 | 156 | 19 | 154 | 18 |
| Burford | 2 | 24 | 160 | 18 | 144 | 19 |
| The Bartons | 8 | 19 | 43 | 27 | 67 | 27 |
| Ascott and Shipton | 7 | 20 | 92 | 24 | 87 | 25 |
| Alvescot and Filkins | 5 | 21 | 80 | 25 | 82 | 26 |
| Chadlington and Churchill | 2 | 26 | 124 | 22 | 115 | 22 |
| North Leigh | 2 | 25 | 98 | 23 | 110 | 23 |
| Milton-under-Wychwood | 1 | 27 | 79 | 26 | 90 | 24 |
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (2 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (3 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 7 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 9 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 7 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 5 |
| November 2024 | 11 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ducklington postcode area is presented below.