Total Crime Rate
59.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Webb Drive area has the 9th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Ridgeway , and the 118th highest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .
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 Webb Drive (SN7 7NS) in the last 12 months was 59.5 per 1,000 residents and was 44.2% higher than the Ridgeway average (41.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 21 (≈ 40.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 11.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Webb Drive (SN7 7NS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Taylor Close, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Walter Dyer Drive (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Ridgeway| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Hicks Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Walter Dyer Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Hicks Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Nias Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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