Crime Rate in Witney South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Witney South

The total recorded crimes in Witney South, West Oxfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 79 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Witney South crime rate of 5.03 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 South, encompassing approximately 15,712 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (68.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
Witney South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Square with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Old Rectory Mews with total crimes: 6

How safe is Witney South?

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

  • Relative to West Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Witney South reported a higher crime volume than the West Oxfordshire average, with 994 crimes compared to 264. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Witney South witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.

    • In 2023, Witney South experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Oxfordshire average, with 1,099 crimes compared to 268. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Witney South witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Witney South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Witney South has recorded 79 crimes with crime rate of 5.03 ranking 1th out of 26 in the West Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Witney South crimes were 994. The crime rate of Witney South in 2024 was 63.26 (year) or 5.27 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Witney South were around 1,099 crimes with yearly crime rate of 69.95 (year) or 5.83 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

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

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 202515
February 20257
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245
July 20248
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 404 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202522
March 202533
February 202527
January 202525
December 202434
November 202429
October 202431
September 202421
August 202425
July 202425
June 202466
May 202429

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 202515
February 202512
January 202512
December 202413
November 20249
October 202413
September 20247
August 20248
July 202410
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20241
October 20249
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 121 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 202515
February 20255
January 20257
December 20247
November 20243
October 202415
September 20249
August 20249
July 202413
June 202416
May 202411

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 14 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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 184 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 202521
February 202510
January 20258
December 202412
November 202410
October 202425
September 202416
August 202410
July 20249
June 202432
May 202412

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20255
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20246
October 20244
September 20247
August 20248
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 202410
May 20242

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Witney South in May 2025

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

1. Market Square (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Old Rectory Mews (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Holford Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Henry Box Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
6. Langdale Gate (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order1
7. Des Roches Square (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Church Green (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Buttercross Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Kingfisher Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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