Witney Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2025, Witney recorded a crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 17.3% below the UK average of 8.1. This translates to a localised risk of one crime occurring for roughly every 150 residents over the course of the month. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (37.4% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (20.1%) and shoplifting (8.9%). These figures align with the area's character as a built-up market town within West Oxfordshire, where high streets and public spaces likely drive anti-social behaviour and retail-related offences. Seasonal factors in June—longer daylight hours and the onset of summer—may contribute to increased activity in public areas, though the overall rate remains lower than the UK average. Violence and sexual offences, while still a significant category, are 13% below the UK average, consistent with the area's relatively stable community environment. The lower-than-average rates for criminal damage and arson (48% below UK) and vehicle crime (46% below) suggest effective local policing or lower exposure to risk factors common in more industrial or urban settings. However, the proportion of violent crimes—67 in total—remains a focal point for community safety, requiring continued attention to prevent escalation.

June 2025 saw sharp fluctuations in specific crime categories, with Other crime surging by 400% (from 1 to 5 incidents) and Robbery doubling from 0 to 5. These spikes, while small in absolute terms, indicate potential shifts in local dynamics, such as unaddressed vulnerabilities in certain sectors or transient populations. Conversely, Bicycle theft fell by 50% (from 2 to 1), and Burglary decreased by 25% (from 4 to 3), suggesting possible improvements in security measures or reduced opportunities for property crime. Violence and sexual offences remained the largest single category (37.4% of total), but their rate of 2.5 per 1,000 was 13% below the UK average, a contrast to the 18% above UK average seen in Other theft (0.6 per 1,000). This discrepancy highlights the combination of local demographics and crime patterns: while violent crime may be influenced by social interactions in public spaces, property crime rates appear more closely tied to specific locations such as retail areas. A resident might find the 100% increase in Robbery (from 0 to 5) particularly noteworthy, as it signals a new risk factor not previously evident in the area’s crime profile.

Witney’s crime rate in June 2025 remained stable compared to the previous month, with a 0.6% increase from 6.6 to 6.7 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests that broader trends—rather than short-term fluctuations—dominate the local crime picture. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 6 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the rate in terms of everyday exposure. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 150 residents, a monthly aggregate that reflects the area’s relatively low risk profile compared to the UK average. With a population of 26,834, this translates to a population-scaled perspective where the probability of being directly affected by crime remains low but not negligible. The UK average of 8.1 per 1,000 serves as a useful benchmark, though Witney’s lower rate underscores the effectiveness of local initiatives or the area’s inherent characteristics—such as its market town status, which may foster community cohesion and deterrence against certain types of crime. However, the 18% above UK average for Other theft (0.6 per 1,000) and 82% above for Robbery (0.2 per 1,000) highlight specific vulnerabilities that warrant targeted attention, even as the overall profile remains reassuringly below the national average.