Crime Rate in Witney West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Witney West

The total recorded crimes in Witney West, West Oxfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Witney West crime rate of 6.90 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 West, encompassing approximately 10,435 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-13.16% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
Witney West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spitfire Drive with total crimes: 9
  • Robinson Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Russell Mews with total crimes: 9

How safe is Witney West?

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

  • Relative to West Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Witney West reported a higher crime volume than the West Oxfordshire average, with 876 crimes compared to 264. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Witney West witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.

    • In 2023, Witney West experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Oxfordshire average, with 767 crimes compared to 268. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Witney West witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Witney West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Witney West has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 6.90 ranking 1th out of 26 in the West Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Witney West crimes were 876. The crime rate of Witney West in 2024 was 83.95 (year) or 7.00 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Witney West were around 767 crimes with yearly crime rate of 73.50 (year) or 6.13 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Witney West)CrimesRank (Witney West)CrimesRank (Witney West)
Witney South67 2994 11,099 1
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
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 West 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 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 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 (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 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 (9 cases).

December 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 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (16 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 Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (41 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 171 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20257
May 202510
April 202520
March 202524
February 202518
January 20259
November 20243
October 202413
September 202411
August 202441

A total of 396 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202538
May 202550
April 202521
March 202523
February 202537
January 202525
December 202425
November 202453
October 202431
September 202420
August 202440

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
May 20256
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
January 20254
November 20241
October 20246
August 20243

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20256
April 20253
March 20257
December 20246
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20249
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
January 20256
November 20241
October 202416
September 20246

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20243

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
November 20246
September 20243

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
November 20243

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20246
September 20243

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243

High Crime Locations Witney West in July 2025

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

1. Spitfire Drive (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Robinson Lane (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Russell Mews (Map)
Total9
Other theft3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Alice Batt Road (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Coral Springs Way (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Sherbourne Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Stanway Close (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime3
8. Tiger Moth Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Mary Ellis Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Gregory Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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