Crime Rates at Fox Close, Chipping Norton, OX7 5BZ

Fox Close area has the lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Chipping Norton , and the 45th lowest crime rate of 352 local areas in West 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 Fox Close (OX7 5BZ) in the last 12 months was 14.4 per 1,000 residents and was 78.4% lower than the Chipping Norton average (66.5 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 Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2023. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Fox Close (OX7 5BZ), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 41 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.