Crime in Chipping Norton: statistics, rates and trends
465 crimes were recorded in Chipping Norton in the 12 months to August 2026, 62.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Chipping Norton at a glance
- Crime trends in Chipping Norton
- Types of crime in Chipping Norton
- Chipping Norton compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Chipping Norton
- Streets with the most crime in Chipping Norton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chipping Norton
- Demographics of Chipping Norton
- Questions about crime in Chipping Norton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (246), anti-social behaviour (42) and shoplifting (41) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 913th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Chipping Norton | West Oxfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 465 | 5,924 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 62.3 | 49.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,469 | 120,941 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Chipping Norton peaked in the year to August 2022 (576 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (428). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 465 | 62.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 483 | 64.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 529 | 70.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 558 | 74.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 576 | 77.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 525 | 70.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 475 | 63.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 444 | 59.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 428 | 57.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 26 |
| July 2026 | 33 |
| June 2026 | 52 |
| May 2026 | 42 |
| April 2026 | 30 |
| March 2026 | 45 |
| February 2026 | 55 |
| January 2026 | 39 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 28 |
| October 2025 | 37 |
| September 2025 | 42 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (63% below) and criminal damage and arson (54% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 28 to 40 and violence and sexual offences rose from 196 to 246, while anti-social behaviour fell from 58 to 42 and criminal damage and arson fell from 31 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 246 | 32.9 | 34.2 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 5.6 | 15.4 | -28% |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 5.5 | 8.5 | -21% |
| Public order | 40 | 5.4 | 6.7 | +43% |
| Other theft | 31 | 4.2 | 6.4 | -21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 3.1 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Chipping Norton; the highest is Banbury (98.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Bodicote (32.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chipping Norton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shipston-on-Stour | 380 | 58.5 | -6% |
| Witney | 1,763 | 64.1 | +3% |
| Bodicote | 181 | 32.8 | -47% |
| Banbury | 5,437 | 98.9 | +59% |
| Carterton | 898 | 46.7 | -25% |
| Eynsham | 298 | 43.9 | -30% |
| Kidlington | 937 | 58.8 | -6% |
| Bicester | 3,255 | 83.2 | +34% |
Chipping Norton is the one area listed within Chipping Norton, with 62.3 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipping Norton | Neighbourhood | 7,469 | 465 | 62.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Chipping Norton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (32).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 32 |
| On or near The Green | 28 |
| On or near A361 | 26 |
| On or near High Street | 19 |
| On or near Stopford Place | 18 |
| On or near Cornish Road | 14 |
| On or near Hill Lawn Court | 14 |
| On or near Stares Court | 14 |
| On or near West Street | 14 |
| On or near Howes Lane | 13 |
Of the 423 crimes in Chipping Norton with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 42 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 192 | 45.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 116 | 27.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 48 | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 5.4% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
Chipping Norton has an estimated population of 7,469 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%), an older population (26%, against 19%) and fewer households without a car (17%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chipping Norton average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Chipping Norton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chipping Norton a safe place to live?
Chipping Norton recorded 62.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 913th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Chipping Norton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 246 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (42).
Is crime in Chipping Norton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chipping Norton was down 4% on the year before: 465 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 483 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chipping Norton?
About 7,469 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chipping Norton?
Chipping Norton 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.