Total Crime Rate
65.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Canal Court area has the 12th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Wantage & Grove Brook , and the 107th highest 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 Canal Court (OX12 9YH) in the last 12 months was 65.3 per 1,000 residents and was 23.7% higher than the Wantage & Grove Brook average (52.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 225.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 36.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 250.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -8.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Canal Court (OX12 9YH), the main crime hotspot is near Canal Court. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Wantage & Grove Brook| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Canal Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Fitzwaryn Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Fitzwaryn Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fitzwaryn Place | Under investigation |
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