Total Crime Rate
52.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Fairfax Road area has the 10th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Benson & Crowmarsh , and the 143rd highest crime rate of 456 local areas in South 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 Fairfax Road (OX44 7RS) in the last 12 months was 52.2 per 1,000 residents and was 27.4% higher than the Benson & Crowmarsh average (40.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 46.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -4.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Fairfax Road (OX44 7RS), the main crime hotspot is near Fairfax Road. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Benson & Crowmarsh| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hampden Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sixpenny Lane | Under investigation |
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