Crime in Sandford & the Wittenhams: statistics, rates and trends
209 crimes were recorded in Sandford & the Wittenhams in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Sandford & the Wittenhams
- Questions about crime in Sandford & the Wittenhams
- About this data
209 crimes were recorded in Sandford & the Wittenhams in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 77 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sandford & the Wittenhams has the 3,079th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sandford & the Wittenhams | South Oxfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 209 | 7,327 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.5 | 46.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,306 | 156,470 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sandford & the Wittenhams was highest in the year to July 2022 (351 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (151). Over the whole period it fell 24%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 209 | 48.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 197 | 45.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 151 | 35.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 175 | 40.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 351 | 81.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 331 | 76.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 252 | 58.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 230 | 53.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 276 | 64.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 23 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sandford & the Wittenhams 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. Rates were well above the national level for other theft.
The largest increases were in other theft (+58%) and violence and sexual offences (+10%). The largest falls were in burglary (-41%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 77 | 17.9 | 0.52 | +10% |
| Other theft | 38 | 8.8 | 1.38 | +58% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 6.7 | 0.44 | +53% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 4.2 | 0.62 | +20% |
| Burglary | 13 | 3.0 | 0.85 | -41% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 2.8 | 0.57 | -14% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.4 | 0.43 | -14% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.4 | 0.66 | +50% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.4 | 0.21 | -65% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.5 | 0.34 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.28 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.14 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Sandford & the Wittenhams
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sandford & the Wittenhams recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 36.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sandford & the Wittenhams
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sandford & the Wittenhams recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 18.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sandford & the Wittenhams
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sandford & the Wittenhams recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 13.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sandford & the Wittenhams
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sandford & the Wittenhams recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sandford & the Wittenhams
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sandford & the Wittenhams recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sandford & the Wittenhams
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sandford & the Wittenhams recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sandford & the Wittenhams
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sandford & the Wittenhams 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 down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sandford & the Wittenhams
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sandford & the Wittenhams recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sandford & the Wittenhams
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sandford & the Wittenhams 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 65% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sandford & the Wittenhams
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sandford & the Wittenhams recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sandford & the Wittenhams
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sandford & the Wittenhams recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sandford & the Wittenhams
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sandford & the Wittenhams recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sandford & the Wittenhams, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sandford & the Wittenhams.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sandford & the Wittenhams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berinsfield | 186 | 59.0 | +22% |
| Didcot North East | 385 | 38.0 | -22% |
| Didcot West | 791 | 78.0 | +61% |
| Garsington & Horspath | 149 | 35.2 | -27% |
| Didcot South | 812 | 57.6 | +19% |
| Benson & Crowmarsh | 323 | 32.1 | -34% |
| Wallingford | 470 | 53.8 | +11% |
| Chalgrove | 116 | 37.4 | -23% |
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 Sandford & the Wittenhams over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lady Grove | 30 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 19 |
| On or near The Glebe | 17 |
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
| On or near Burra Close | 11 |
| On or near Abingdon Road | 11 |
| On or near High Street | 9 |
| On or near Henley Road | 8 |
| On or near Little Wittenham Road | 8 |
| On or near Thame Lane | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sandford & the Wittenhams 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 69 | 33.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 66 | 31.6% |
| Not recorded | 29 | 13.9% |
| Under investigation | 17 | 8.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 3.8% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 3.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 2.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.4% |
Sandford & the Wittenhams has an estimated population of 4,306. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sandford & the Wittenhams sits in decile 8.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.8% |
| Social rented homes | 4.6% |
| Private rented homes | 17.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 |
Is Sandford & the Wittenhams a safe place to live?
Sandford & the Wittenhams recorded 48.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Sandford & the Wittenhams?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (38).
Is crime in Sandford & the Wittenhams going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sandford & the Wittenhams was up 6% on the year before: 209 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 197 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sandford & the Wittenhams?
Sandford & the Wittenhams is policed by Thames Valley. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Sandford & the Wittenhams. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.