Crime Rates at Burton Close, Abingdon, OX14 5PY

Burton Close area has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Abingdon Abbey Northcourt , and the 133rd 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 Burton Close (OX14 5PY) in the last 12 months was 23.4 per 1,000 residents and was 80.8% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 19.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 60.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Burton Close (OX14 5PY), the main crime hotspot is near Drayton Road. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.