Crime in Sandford & the Wittenhams: statistics, rates and trends
207 crimes were recorded in Sandford & the Wittenhams in the 12 months to August 2026, 48.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Sandford & the Wittenhams at a glance
- Crime trends in Sandford & the Wittenhams
- Types of crime in Sandford & the Wittenhams
- Sandford & the Wittenhams compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sandford & the Wittenhams
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sandford & the Wittenhams
- Demographics of Sandford & the Wittenhams
- Questions about crime in Sandford & the Wittenhams
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (74), other theft (35) and anti-social behaviour (32) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,095th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Sandford & the Wittenhams | South Oxfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 207 | 7,440 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.1 | 47.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,306 | 156,470 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sandford & the Wittenhams peaked in the year to August 2022 (341 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (141). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 207 | 48.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 210 | 48.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 141 | 32.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 171 | 39.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 341 | 79.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 333 | 77.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 261 | 60.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 230 | 53.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 265 | 61.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 21 |
| July 2026 | 20 |
| June 2026 | 21 |
| May 2026 | 13 |
| April 2026 | 19 |
| March 2026 | 12 |
| February 2026 | 11 |
| January 2026 | 18 |
| December 2025 | 15 |
| November 2025 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 18 |
| September 2025 | 17 |
Compared with England and Wales, Sandford & the Wittenhams recorded notably more other theft (26% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (52% below) and violence and sexual offences (50% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 21 to 32 and other theft rose from 29 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 74 | 17.2 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Other theft | 35 | 8.1 | 6.4 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 7.4 | 15.4 | +52% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 4.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 3.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 5 | 1.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Sandford & the Wittenhams; the highest is Didcot West (80.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Benson & Crowmarsh (31.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sandford & the Wittenhams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berinsfield | 176 | 55.8 | +16% |
| Didcot North East | 390 | 38.5 | -20% |
| Didcot West | 814 | 80.2 | +67% |
| Garsington & Horspath | 155 | 36.6 | -24% |
| Didcot South | 807 | 57.3 | +19% |
| Benson & Crowmarsh | 321 | 31.9 | -34% |
| Wallingford | 463 | 53.0 | +10% |
| Chalgrove | 116 | 37.4 | -22% |
The 10 locations below account for 62% of the crime recorded in Sandford & the Wittenhams over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Lady Grove” (28).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lady Grove | 28 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 20 |
| On or near The Glebe | 16 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Abingdon Road | 11 |
| On or near Burra Close | 9 |
| On or near Henley Road | 8 |
| On or near Little Wittenham Road | 8 |
| On or near Thame Lane | 8 |
| On or near High Street | 7 |
Of the 175 crimes in Sandford & the Wittenhams with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 32 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 72 | 41.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 67 | 38.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 14 | 8.0% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
Sandford & the Wittenhams has an estimated population of 4,306 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.6%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (8.3%, against 23.3%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (49%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sandford & the Wittenhams average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Sandford & the Wittenhams | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 48.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Sandford & the Wittenhams a safe place to live?
Sandford & the Wittenhams recorded 48.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,095th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other theft.
What is the most common crime in Sandford & the Wittenhams?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 74 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (35).
Is crime in Sandford & the Wittenhams going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sandford & the Wittenhams was down 1% on the year before: 207 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 210 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sandford & the Wittenhams?
About 4,306 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sandford & the Wittenhams?
Sandford & the Wittenhams is policed by Thames Valley.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.