Total Crime Rate
73.9 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
34.8 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Bell Weather Furlong area has the 7th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Benson & Crowmarsh , and the 73rd highest crime rate of 452 local areas in South Oxfordshire .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Bell Weather Furlong (OX10 6FA) in the last 12 months was 73.9 per 1,000 residents and was 78.6% higher than the Benson & Crowmarsh average (41.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 34.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bell Weather Furlong (OX10 6FA), the main crime hotspot is near Cheneys Piece. Police recorded 31 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Cheneys Piece | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Cheneys Piece | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | The Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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