Total Crime Rate
33.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Abingdon Road area has the 28th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Steventon & the Hanneys , and the 203rd 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 Abingdon Road (OX14 4HW) in the last 12 months was 33.7 per 1,000 residents and was 33.6% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 23.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -33.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Abingdon Road (OX14 4HW), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Lyford Close, where police recorded 19 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Manor Close (12 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Steventon & the Hanneys| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Willow Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Corneville Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Monk Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Caudwell Close | — |
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