Crime Rates at Beech Lane, Abingdon, OX14 1QF

Beech Lane area has the 21st lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Abingdon Abbey Northcourt , and the 68th 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 Beech Lane (OX14 1QF) in the last 12 months was 14.5 per 1,000 residents and was 88.1% lower than the Abingdon Abbey Northcourt average (121.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 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 Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Beech Lane (OX14 1QF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Brookside, where police recorded 18 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near John Jones Close (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.