Total Crime Rate
26.7 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
17.8 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Spareacre Lane area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Eynsham and Cassington , and the 115th lowest crime rate of 354 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 Spareacre Lane (OX29 4NP) in the last 12 months was 26.7 per 1,000 residents and was 42.0% lower than the Eynsham and Cassington average (46.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Public order with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 17.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -34.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Spareacre Lane (OX29 4NP), the main crime hotspot is near Green'S Road. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Green'S Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Stratford Drive | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Falstaff Close | Under investigation |
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