Total Crime Rate
17.5 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
10.5 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026The Avenue area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Botley & Sunningwell , and the 89th lowest crime rate of 422 local areas in Vale of White Horse .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Avenue (OX1 5RH) in the last 12 months was 17.5 per 1,000 residents and was 61.6% lower than the Botley & Sunningwell average (45.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violent crimes ( -40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -47.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Avenue (OX1 5RH), the main crime hotspot is near Fairways. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Playfield Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Grundy Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Grundy Crescent | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Other crime | Ross Court | Under investigation |
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