Crime Rate in Witney East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Witney East

The total recorded crimes in Witney East, West Oxfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Witney East crime rate of 2.27 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Witney East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Manor Road with total crimes: 6
  • Bramble Bank with total crimes: 4
  • Church Lane 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 July 2025 the Witney East has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 2.27 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Witney East)CrimesRank (Witney East)CrimesRank (Witney East)
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
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 East 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 14 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202515
May 202515
April 202520
March 202511
February 202518
January 202512
December 202410
November 20249
October 202410
September 202412
August 202413

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20255
April 20255
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
September 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
January 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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

High Crime Locations Witney East in July 2025

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

1. Manor Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Bramble Bank (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
3. Church Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Northfield Square (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Oxford Hill (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Campion Way (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Eton Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Mill Mews (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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