Crime Rate in Milton-under-Wychwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Milton-under-Wychwood

The total recorded crimes in Milton-under-Wychwood, West Oxfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Milton-under-Wychwood crime rate of 14.03 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 Milton-under-Wychwood, encompassing approximately 71 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Milton-under-Wychwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 1

How safe is Milton-under-Wychwood?

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

  • Relative to West Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Milton-under-Wychwood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Oxfordshire average, with 79 crimes compared to 264.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Milton-under-Wychwood recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.

    • In 2023, Milton-under-Wychwood had fewer crimes than the West Oxfordshire average, with 90 crimes compared to 268. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Milton-under-Wychwood recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Oxfordshire, Milton-under-Wychwood has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Milton-under-Wychwood Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Milton-under-Wychwood has recorded 1 crimes with crime rate of 14.03 ranking 27th out of 26 in the West Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Milton-under-Wychwood crimes were 79. The crime rate of Milton-under-Wychwood in 2024 was 1107.99 (year) or 92.33 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Milton-under-Wychwood were around 90 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1262.27 (year) or 105.19 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Milton-under-Wychwood)CrimesRank (Milton-under-Wychwood)CrimesRank (Milton-under-Wychwood)
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
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-Wychwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 2 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (3 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
October 20243
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20244

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Milton-under-Wychwood in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Milton-under-Wychwood postcode area is presented below.

1. High Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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