Total Crime Rate
12.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chestnut Close area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Alvescot and Filkins , and the 35th lowest crime rate of 352 local areas in West Oxfordshire .
Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.
The overall crime rate in the area around Chestnut Close (OX18 3YN) in the last 12 months was 12.2 per 1,000 residents and was 73.2% lower than the Alvescot and Filkins average (45.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -20.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chestnut Close (OX18 3YN), the main crime hotspot is near Squires Close. Police recorded 2 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Alvescot and Filkins| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Honeyham Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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