Total Crime Rate
28.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
14.1 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Church Road area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Garsington & Horspath , and the 171st lowest crime rate of 452 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 Church Road (OX44 9HE) in the last 12 months was 28.2 per 1,000 residents and was 21.8% lower than the Garsington & Horspath average (36.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 14.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -74.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Church Road (OX44 9HE), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Parkside, where police recorded 3 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Denton Hill (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Garsington & Horspath| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | The Green | Local resolution |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | High Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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