Crime Rate in North Leigh: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Leigh

The total recorded crimes in North Leigh, West Oxfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Leigh crime rate of 99.54 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 North Leigh, encompassing approximately 130 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
North Leigh Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodside with total crimes: 3
  • Bluebell Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Heath Farm Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is North Leigh?

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

  • Relative to West Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, North Leigh demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Oxfordshire average, with 98 crimes compared to 264.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, North Leigh recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.

    • In 2023, North Leigh had fewer crimes than the West Oxfordshire average, with 110 crimes compared to 268. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, North Leigh recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

North Leigh Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the North Leigh has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 99.54 ranking 21th out of 26 in the West Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total North Leigh crimes were 98. The crime rate of North Leigh in 2024 was 750.38 (year) or 62.53 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in North Leigh were around 110 crimes with yearly crime rate of 842.27 (year) or 70.19 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Leigh)CrimesRank (North Leigh)CrimesRank (North Leigh)
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
Ducklington10 23149 20177 15
Standlake, Aston and Stanton Harcourt15 16156 19154 18
Charlbury and Finstock15 18166 17132 21
Burford15 17160 18144 19
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

North Leigh Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Public order dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 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 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In December 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20251
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20246
October 20242
August 20248

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

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
November 20242
September 20242

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
August 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations North Leigh in July 2025

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

1. Woodside (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Bluebell Gardens (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
3. Heath Farm Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Green Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Masons Grove (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. The Green (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Windmill Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Common Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Common Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.