Crime Rate in Witney Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Witney Central

The total recorded crimes in Witney Central, West Oxfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Witney Central crime rate of 2.88 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (4.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Witney Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elm Close with total crimes: 5
  • Dark Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Lancut Road with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Witney Central has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 2.88 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Witney Central)CrimesRank (Witney Central)CrimesRank (Witney Central)
Witney South79 1994 11,099 1
Witney West76 2876 2767 2
Chipping Norton35 4568 3553 3
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-Wychwood1 2779 2690 24

Witney Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 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 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20257
February 202511
January 20255
December 20249
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20249
July 20245
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202521
March 202521
February 202522
January 202517
December 202420
November 202410
October 202416
September 202420
August 202415
July 202420
June 202442
May 202419

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 202416
May 20241

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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
June 20242

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20256
February 20254
December 20246
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20245

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Witney Central in May 2025

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

1. Elm Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Dark Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Lancut Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cornfield Close (Map)
Total2
Public order2
6. Hyde Meadow View (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Kernahan Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. The Old Coachyard (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Vale Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Fieldmere Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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