Total Crime Rate
30.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Joyce Way area has the 26th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Steventon & the Hanneys , and the 180th 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 Joyce Way (OX13 6GA) in the last 12 months was 30.2 per 1,000 residents and was 40.4% lower than the Steventon & the Hanneys average (50.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 17.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 80.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Joyce Way (OX13 6GA), the main crime hotspot is near Hanney Road. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Steventon & the Hanneys| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Prior Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Abingdon Road | Under investigation |
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