Crime Rates at Apley Way, Witney, OX28 5BQ

Apley Way area has the 16th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Witney Central , and the 34th highest crime rate of 352 local areas in West Oxfordshire .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Apley Way (OX28 5BQ) in the last 12 months was 106.3 per 1,000 residents and was 29.7% higher than the Witney Central average (81.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 19 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -45.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 23 (≈ 71.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -36.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -6.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Apley Way (OX28 5BQ), the main crime hotspot is near Elm Close. Police recorded 40 crimes here, including 34 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.