Crime Rate in Witney West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Witney West

The total recorded crimes in Witney West, West Oxfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Witney West crime rate of 7.28 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (138.10% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Witney West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mary Ellis Way with total crimes: 18
  • Russell Mews with total crimes: 9
  • Tiger Moth Place with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Witney West has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 7.28 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Witney West)CrimesRank (Witney West)CrimesRank (Witney West)
Witney South79 1994 11,099 1
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 215 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202520
March 202524
February 202518
January 20259
November 20243
October 202413
September 202411
August 202441
July 202414
June 202434
May 202418

A total of 460 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202521
March 202523
February 202537
January 202525
December 202425
November 202453
October 202431
September 202420
August 202440
July 202442
June 202468
May 202425

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20257
December 20246
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20249
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 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
June 20246

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20243

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
November 20241
October 20246
August 20243

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
November 20241
October 202416
September 20246
June 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Mary Ellis Way (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences12
Other crime3
Other theft3
2. Russell Mews (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
3. Tiger Moth Place (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Alice Batt Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Mott Close (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Coral Springs Way (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Spitfire Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Macdonald Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Bibury Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Sherbourne Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3

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