Total Crime Rate
14.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025North Hinksey Lane area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Botley & Sunningwell , and the 70th 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 North Hinksey Lane (OX2 0LY) in the last 12 months was 14.8 per 1,000 residents and was 65.5% lower than the Botley & Sunningwell average (42.8 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 Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around North Hinksey Lane (OX2 0LY), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 42 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Botley & Sunningwell| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Sweetmans Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Under investigation |
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