Total Crime Rate
150.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Oxford Hill area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Witney East , and the 18th highest crime rate of 352 local areas in West Oxfordshire .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Oxford Hill (OX28 3JR) in the last 12 months was 150.9 per 1,000 residents and was 256.1% higher than the Witney East average (42.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 29 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 262.5% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 34 (≈ 100.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 209.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 34.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Oxford Hill (OX28 3JR), the main crime hotspot is near The Old Dairy. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Witney East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Courts Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oxlease | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Judd'S Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Courts Gardens | Under investigation |
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