Total Crime Rate
52.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Besselsleigh Road area has the 14th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Cumnor , and the 141st 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 Besselsleigh Road (OX13 6DX) in the last 12 months was 52.9 per 1,000 residents and was 84.7% higher than the Cumnor average (28.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 300.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 39.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 240.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 19.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Besselsleigh Road (OX13 6DX), the main crime hotspot is near Robinson Road. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Cumnor| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sports/Recreation Area | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Robinson Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Berrymere Road | — |
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