Crime Rate in Freeland and Hanborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Freeland and Hanborough

The total recorded crimes in Freeland and Hanborough, West Oxfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Freeland and Hanborough crime rate of 18.84 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 Freeland and Hanborough, encompassing approximately 1,114 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Freeland and Hanborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Regent Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Freeland Gate with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

How safe is Freeland and Hanborough?

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

  • Relative to West Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Freeland and Hanborough demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Oxfordshire average, with 213 crimes compared to 264.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Freeland and Hanborough witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.

    • In 2023, Freeland and Hanborough had fewer crimes than the West Oxfordshire average, with 216 crimes compared to 268. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Freeland and Hanborough witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Freeland and Hanborough Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Freeland and Hanborough has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 18.84 ranking 12th out of 26 in the West Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Freeland and Hanborough crimes were 213. The crime rate of Freeland and Hanborough in 2024 was 191.10 (year) or 15.92 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Freeland and Hanborough were around 216 crimes with yearly crime rate of 193.79 (year) or 16.15 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Freeland and Hanborough)CrimesRank (Freeland and Hanborough)CrimesRank (Freeland and Hanborough)
Witney South79 1994 11,099 1
Witney West76 2876 2767 2
Chipping Norton35 4568 3553 3
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
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

Freeland and Hanborough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 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 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20256
March 20255
February 20254
January 20255
December 202410
November 20246
October 202411
September 20247
August 202417
July 20248
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20252
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
October 20241
June 20244

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
June 20244

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
October 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20255
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Freeland and Hanborough in May 2025

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

1. Regent Drive (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Freeland Gate (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Abelwood Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Renown Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Witney Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Myrtle Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Reliance Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Kents Bank (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Roosevelt Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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