The total recorded crimes in Milton-under-Wychwood, West Oxfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Milton-under-Wychwood crime rate of 98.18 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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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.
In July 2025 the Milton-under-Wychwood has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 98.18 ranking 24th 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.
| Area | July 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Milton-under-Wychwood) | Crimes | Rank (Milton-under-Wychwood) | Crimes | Rank (Milton-under-Wychwood) | |
| Witney South | 67 | 2 | 994 | 1 | 1,099 | 1 |
| Witney West | 72 | 1 | 876 | 2 | 767 | 2 |
| Chipping Norton | 51 | 3 | 568 | 3 | 553 | 3 |
| Witney Central | 42 | 4 | 492 | 4 | 482 | 4 |
| Carterton North West | 25 | 8 | 313 | 6 | 413 | 5 |
| Eynsham and Cassington | 23 | 10 | 363 | 5 | 320 | 7 |
| Witney East | 33 | 5 | 300 | 7 | 330 | 6 |
| Freeland and Hanborough | 28 | 6 | 213 | 11 | 216 | 12 |
| Stonesfield and Tackley | 27 | 7 | 295 | 8 | 143 | 20 |
| Carterton South | 24 | 9 | 177 | 15 | 292 | 8 |
| Kingham, Rollright and Enstone | 16 | 15 | 228 | 10 | 251 | 9 |
| Brize Norton and Shilton | 19 | 12 | 256 | 9 | 193 | 14 |
| Carterton North East | 18 | 13 | 196 | 12 | 243 | 10 |
| Woodstock and Bladon | 13 | 20 | 192 | 13 | 218 | 11 |
| Witney North | 20 | 11 | 175 | 16 | 170 | 17 |
| Hailey, Minster Lovell and Leafield | 17 | 14 | 148 | 21 | 201 | 13 |
| Bampton and Clanfield | 14 | 19 | 188 | 14 | 174 | 16 |
| Ducklington | 10 | 23 | 149 | 20 | 177 | 15 |
| Standlake, Aston and Stanton Harcourt | 15 | 16 | 156 | 19 | 154 | 18 |
| Charlbury and Finstock | 15 | 18 | 166 | 17 | 132 | 21 |
| Burford | 15 | 17 | 160 | 18 | 144 | 19 |
| North Leigh | 13 | 21 | 98 | 23 | 110 | 23 |
| Chadlington and Churchill | 5 | 26 | 124 | 22 | 115 | 22 |
| Ascott and Shipton | 10 | 22 | 92 | 24 | 87 | 25 |
| Alvescot and Filkins | 5 | 25 | 80 | 25 | 82 | 26 |
| The Bartons | 3 | 27 | 43 | 27 | 67 | 27 |
July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
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).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 4 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 5 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Milton-under-Wychwood postcode area is presented below.