Total Crime Rate
46.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Gessey Close area has the 15th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Eynsham and Cassington , and the 144th highest crime rate of 352 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 Gessey Close (OX29 8FR) in the last 12 months was 46.9 per 1,000 residents and was 11.9% lower than the Eynsham and Cassington average (53.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 41.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 440.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Gessey Close (OX29 8FR), the main crime hotspot is near Long Place. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Eynsham and Cassington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Gessey Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Witney Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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