Crime Rates at Littleworth Hill, Wantage, OX12 9AG

Littleworth Hill area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Wantage & Grove Brook , and the 150th lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .

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 Littleworth Hill (OX12 9AG) in the last 12 months was 25.9 per 1,000 residents and was 50.9% lower than the Wantage & Grove Brook average (52.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Littleworth Hill (OX12 9AG), the main crime hotspot is near The Wharf. Police recorded 27 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.