Crime Rates at Poplar Close, Garsington, Oxford, OX44 9BP

Poplar Close area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Garsington & Horspath , and the 101st highest 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 Poplar Close (OX44 9BP) in the last 12 months was 64.3 per 1,000 residents and was 74.2% higher 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 7 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 23.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Poplar Close (OX44 9BP), the main crime hotspot is near Poplar Close. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.