Total Crime Rate
18.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sandy Lane area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Garsington & Horspath , and the 92nd lowest crime rate of 456 local areas in South 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 Sandy Lane (OX33 1TF) in the last 12 months was 18.4 per 1,000 residents and was 50.2% lower than the Garsington & Horspath average (36.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sandy Lane (OX33 1TF), the main crime hotspot is near Gateley. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Garsington & Horspath| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Gateley | Under investigation |
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