Crime Rates at Barrington Close, Witney, OX28 5FL

Barrington Close area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Witney Central , and the 172nd lowest crime rate of 352 local areas in West Oxfordshire .

At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Barrington Close (OX28 5FL) in the last 12 months was 35.6 per 1,000 residents and was 56.6% 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 26.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 22.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -33.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Barrington Close (OX28 5FL), 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.