Total Crime Rate
51.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sycamore Close area has the 15th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Cumnor , and the 145th 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 Sycamore Close (OX13 6ER) in the last 12 months was 51.9 per 1,000 residents and was 81.2% 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 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 39.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 72.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -35.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sycamore Close (OX13 6ER), the main crime hotspot is near Laburnum Avenue. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 8 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 | Public order | Merlin Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Merlin Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Sycamore Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sycamore Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Laburnum Avenue | Under investigation |
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