Total Crime Rate
20.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sweetmans Road area has the 15th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Botley & Sunningwell , and the 113th 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 Sweetmans Road (OX2 9BA) in the last 12 months was 20.5 per 1,000 residents and was 52.2% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 9.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sweetmans Road (OX2 9BA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near The Garth, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Stanley Close (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Botley & Sunningwell| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Maple Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Sweetmans Road | Under investigation |
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