Total Crime Rate
39.9 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
11.7 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Farley Close area has the 12th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Stonesfield and Tackley , and the 160th highest crime rate of 354 local areas in West Oxfordshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Farley Close (OX29 8EE) in the last 12 months was 39.9 per 1,000 residents and was 8.7% higher than the Stonesfield and Tackley average (36.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 11.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Farley Close (OX29 8EE), the main crime hotspot is near Field Close. 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Farley Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Field Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | The Ridings | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Barrett'S Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Barrett'S Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Maplewell | Action to be taken by another organisation |
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