Total Crime Rate
22.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Popes Piece area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Witney Central , and the 87th 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 Popes Piece (OX28 6DT) in the last 12 months was 22.0 per 1,000 residents and was 73.1% lower than the Witney Central average (81.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 4.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -80.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 25.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Popes Piece (OX28 6DT), the main crime hotspot is near Badger Mews. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Witney Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Springfield Oval | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Springfield Oval | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Leveret Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Point Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Badger Mews | — |
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