Crime Rate in Witney North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Witney North

The total recorded crimes in Witney North, West Oxfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Witney North crime rate of 1.98 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 North, encompassing approximately 10,078 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Witney North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eastfield Road with total crimes: 5
  • Bakers Piece with total crimes: 3
  • Westfield Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Witney North?

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

  • Relative to West Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Witney North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Oxfordshire average, with 175 crimes compared to 264.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Witney North recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.

    • In 2023, Witney North had fewer crimes than the West Oxfordshire average, with 170 crimes compared to 268. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Witney North recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Witney North Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Witney North has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 1.98 ranking 11th out of 26 in the West Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Witney North crimes were 175. The crime rate of Witney North in 2024 was 17.36 (year) or 1.45 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Witney North were around 170 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.87 (year) or 1.41 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Witney North)CrimesRank (Witney North)CrimesRank (Witney North)
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
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 North 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 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Burglary 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 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 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 (4 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20255
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202511
May 202516
April 20257
March 202512
February 20259
January 202511
December 20247
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 202410

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

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
November 20242

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 3 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
February 20251
November 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
March 20252

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Witney North in July 2025

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

1. Eastfield Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Bakers Piece (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Westfield Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Farmers Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Hailey Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Schofield Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Chestnut Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Grovelands (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Schofield Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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