Total Crime Rate
24.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Kings Lane area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Ridgeway , and the 142nd lowest 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 Kings Lane (SN7 7SS) in the last 12 months was 24.8 per 1,000 residents and was 39.9% lower 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 24.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Kings Lane (SN7 7SS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Kings Farm Close, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near The Green (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Ridgeway| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kings Farm Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Kings Farm Close | Under investigation |
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