Crime Rates at Ashcombe Crescent, Witney, OX28 6GJ

Ashcombe Crescent area has the 28th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Witney Central , and the 110th highest 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 Ashcombe Crescent (OX28 6GJ) in the last 12 months was 56.5 per 1,000 residents and was 31.1% lower than the Witney Central average (81.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Possession of weapons ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 32.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Ashcombe Crescent (OX28 6GJ), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 149 crimes here, including 31 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.