Total Crime Rate
32.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hill Piece area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Blewbury & Harwell , and the 197th lowest crime rate of 428 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 Hill Piece (OX11 0SX) in the last 12 months was 32.9 per 1,000 residents and was 52.1% lower than the Blewbury & Harwell average (68.6 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 , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 60.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 29.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -34.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hill Piece (OX11 0SX), the main crime hotspot is near South Row. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Blewbury & Harwell| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | The Orchids | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Elderfield Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Main Street | Under investigation |
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