Total Crime Rate
38.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Portcullis Drive area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Cholsey , and the 212th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in South Oxfordshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Portcullis Drive (OX10 9LY) in the last 12 months was 38.7 per 1,000 residents and was 7.3% lower than the Cholsey average (41.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 22.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -47.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Portcullis Drive (OX10 9LY), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Squire'S Walk, where police recorded 9 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Heritage Close (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Cholsey| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fludger Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | The Murren | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Squire'S Walk | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Squire'S Walk | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Squire'S Walk | Under investigation |
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