Crime Rate in Ducklington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ducklington

The total recorded crimes in Ducklington, West Oxfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ducklington crime rate of 80.78 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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ducklington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 3
  • Dale Walk with total crimes: 2
  • Dovecote Place with total crimes: 1

How safe is Ducklington?

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.

Ducklington Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ducklington has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 80.78 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ducklington)CrimesRank (Ducklington)CrimesRank (Ducklington)
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
Standlake, Aston and Stanton Harcourt15 16156 19154 18
Charlbury and Finstock15 18166 17132 21
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

Ducklington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences 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 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20258
May 20252
April 20259
March 20252
February 20257
January 20252
December 20245
November 202411
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
February 20251
January 20252
September 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
August 20242

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
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
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251

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

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Ducklington in July 2025

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

1. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Dale Walk (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
3. Dovecote Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Curbridge Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Strainges Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Chalcroft Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Downs Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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