Crime Rate in Witney East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Witney East

The total recorded crimes in Witney East, West Oxfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Witney East crime rate of 2.14 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 East, encompassing approximately 14,512 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Witney East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • The Old Dairy with total crimes: 3

How safe is Witney East?

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

  • Relative to West Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Witney East reported a higher crime volume than the West Oxfordshire average, with 300 crimes compared to 264. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Witney East witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.

    • In 2023, Witney East experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Oxfordshire average, with 330 crimes compared to 268. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Witney East witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Witney East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Witney East has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 2.14 ranking 5th out of 26 in the West Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Witney East crimes were 300. The crime rate of Witney East in 2024 was 20.67 (year) or 1.72 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Witney East were around 330 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.74 (year) or 1.89 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Witney East)CrimesRank (Witney East)CrimesRank (Witney East)
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 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 East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Other theft 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 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202520
March 202511
February 202518
January 202512
December 202410
November 20249
October 202410
September 202412
August 202413
July 202413
June 202418
May 20249

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
January 20252
December 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 202412

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
May 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Witney East in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
3. The Old Dairy (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. B4022 (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Wadard'S Meadow (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Harvest Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Drake Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Reed Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Manor Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Marsh Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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