Crime Rate in Witney Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Witney Central

The total recorded crimes in Witney Central, West Oxfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Witney Central crime rate of 3.11 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 Witney Central, encompassing approximately 13,521 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (118.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Witney Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mirfield Road with total crimes: 6
  • Badger Mews with total crimes: 5
  • Elm Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Witney Central?

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

  • Relative to West Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Witney Central reported a higher crime volume than the West Oxfordshire average, with 492 crimes compared to 264. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Witney Central witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.

    • In 2023, Witney Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Oxfordshire average, with 482 crimes compared to 268. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Witney Central witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Witney Central Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Witney Central has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 3.11 ranking 4th out of 26 in the West Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Witney Central crimes were 492. The crime rate of Witney Central in 2024 was 36.39 (year) or 3.03 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Witney Central were around 482 crimes with yearly crime rate of 35.65 (year) or 2.97 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Witney Central)CrimesRank (Witney Central)CrimesRank (Witney Central)
Witney South67 2994 11,099 1
Witney West72 1876 2767 2
Chipping Norton51 3568 3553 3
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
North Leigh13 2198 23110 23
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

Witney Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202514
May 20256
April 20255
March 20257
February 202511
January 20255
December 20249
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20249

A total of 219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202511
May 202522
April 202521
March 202521
February 202522
January 202517
December 202420
November 202410
October 202416
September 202420
August 202415

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20256
February 20254
December 20246
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Witney Central in July 2025

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

1. Mirfield Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
2. Badger Mews (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Elm Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
5. Dark Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Wesley Walk (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Loom Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
9. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Apley Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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