Crime Rates at Lyneham Close, Witney, OX28 5BS

Lyneham Close area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Witney Central , and the 165th lowest crime rate of 352 local areas in West Oxfordshire .

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 Lyneham Close (OX28 5BS) in the last 12 months was 34.8 per 1,000 residents and was 57.6% lower 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 27.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -21.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Lyneham Close (OX28 5BS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Wenman Road, where police recorded 16 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Windrush Valley Road (13 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.