Crime in Garsington & Horspath: statistics, rates and trends

149 crimes were recorded in Garsington & Horspath in the 12 months to July 2026, 35.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 75 reports (50% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Garsington & Horspath has the 3,627th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Garsington & Horspath was highest in the year to July 2021 (193 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (137). Over the whole period it rose 9%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Garsington & Horspath over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+29%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-29%).

Violence and sexual offences in Garsington & Horspath

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Garsington & Horspath recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 50.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Garsington & Horspath

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Garsington & Horspath recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Garsington & Horspath

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Garsington & Horspath recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 140% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Garsington & Horspath

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Garsington & Horspath recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Garsington & Horspath

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Garsington & Horspath recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Garsington & Horspath

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Garsington & Horspath recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Garsington & Horspath

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Garsington & Horspath recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Garsington & Horspath

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Garsington & Horspath recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Garsington & Horspath

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Garsington & Horspath recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Garsington & Horspath

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Garsington & Horspath recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Garsington & Horspath, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Garsington & Horspath.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Garsington & Horspath over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Garsington & Horspath over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Garsington & Horspath has an estimated population of 4,231. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Garsington & Horspath sits in decile 8.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Garsington & Horspath. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.