Crime Rate in Eynsham and Cassington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eynsham and Cassington

The total recorded crimes in Eynsham and Cassington, West Oxfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eynsham and Cassington crime rate of 4.79 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 Eynsham and Cassington, encompassing approximately 8,759 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Eynsham and Cassington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Durham Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Pelican Place with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Eynsham and Cassington?

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

  • Relative to West Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Eynsham and Cassington reported a higher crime volume than the West Oxfordshire average, with 363 crimes compared to 264. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Eynsham and Cassington witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 26 other cities.

    • In 2023, Eynsham and Cassington experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Oxfordshire average, with 320 crimes compared to 268. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Eynsham and Cassington witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 26 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Eynsham and Cassington Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Eynsham and Cassington has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 4.79 ranking 4th out of 26 in the West Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Eynsham and Cassington crimes were 363. The crime rate of Eynsham and Cassington in 2024 was 41.44 (year) or 3.45 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Eynsham and Cassington were around 320 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.53 (year) or 3.04 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Oxfordshire)CrimesRank (West Oxfordshire)CrimesRank (West Oxfordshire)
Witney South109 1994 11,099 1
Witney West63 2876 2767 2
Chipping Norton39 5568 3553 3
Witney Central54 3492 4482 4
Carterton North West33 6313 6413 5
Witney East16 14300 7330 6
Carterton South23 7177 15292 8
Stonesfield and Tackley20 9295 8143 20
Freeland and Hanborough21 8213 11216 12
Kingham, Rollright and Enstone14 16228 10251 9
Brize Norton and Shilton20 10256 9193 14
Carterton North East17 13196 12243 10
Woodstock and Bladon19 12192 13218 11
Witney North19 11175 16170 17
Hailey, Minster Lovell and Leafield10 18148 21201 13
Bampton and Clanfield11 17188 14174 16
Ducklington8 21149 20177 15
Standlake, Aston and Stanton Harcourt15 15156 19154 18
Charlbury and Finstock8 22166 17132 21
Burford8 20160 18144 19
North Leigh8 1998 23110 23
Chadlington and Churchill8 23124 22115 22
Milton-under-Wychwood7 2479 2690 24
Ascott and Shipton6 2692 2487 25
Alvescot and Filkins6 2580 2582 26
The Bartons3 2743 2767 27

Eynsham and Cassington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202510
January 202515
December 202412
November 202411
October 202415
September 20249
August 20246
July 202410
June 202424
May 20248
April 202411

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202510
December 20241
November 202413
October 20242
September 20242
August 20247
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20256
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 202410
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
May 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20259
November 20242
October 20245
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242
June 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Eynsham and Cassington in March 2025

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

1. Durham Lane (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Pelican Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Yarnton Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Millmoor Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Woodlands Place (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Merton Court (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
9. Police Station (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
10. Blankstone Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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