Crime in Faringdon: statistics, rates and trends
701 crimes were recorded in Faringdon in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Faringdon at a glance
- Crime trends in Faringdon
- Types of crime in Faringdon
- Faringdon compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Faringdon
- Streets with the most crime in Faringdon
- What happened after crimes were reported in Faringdon
- Population and deprivation in Faringdon
- Questions about crime in Faringdon
- About this data
701 crimes were recorded in Faringdon in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 282 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Faringdon has the 832nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Faringdon | Vale of White Horse | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 701 | 7,923 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.5 | 53.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,383 | 149,347 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Faringdon was highest in the year to July 2023 (739 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (456). Over the whole period it rose 54%, 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 | 701 | 67.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 669 | 64.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 630 | 60.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 739 | 71.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 649 | 62.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 523 | 50.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 457 | 44.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 550 | 53.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 456 | 43.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 74 |
| June 2026 | 68 |
| May 2026 | 59 |
| April 2026 | 48 |
| March 2026 | 48 |
| February 2026 | 53 |
| January 2026 | 54 |
| December 2025 | 60 |
| November 2025 | 50 |
| October 2025 | 68 |
| September 2025 | 58 |
| August 2025 | 61 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Faringdon 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 other theft (+39%) and anti-social behaviour (+12%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-55%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 282 | 27.2 | 0.79 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 97 | 9.3 | 1.13 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 92 | 8.9 | 0.58 | +12% |
| Public order | 54 | 5.2 | 0.78 | -5% |
| Other theft | 50 | 4.8 | 0.75 | +39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 4.2 | 0.62 | -2% |
| Burglary | 25 | 2.4 | 0.68 | +79% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.8 | 0.87 | +111% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 1.3 | 0.27 | -55% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.7 | 0.21 | -30% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.7 | 0.50 | +17% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 0.60 | +500% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.17 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.12 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Faringdon
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Faringdon recorded 282 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 40.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Faringdon
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Faringdon recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 13.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Faringdon
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Faringdon recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 13.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Faringdon
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Faringdon recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Faringdon
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Faringdon recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Faringdon
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Faringdon recorded 44 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 down 2% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Faringdon
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Faringdon recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 79% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Faringdon
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Faringdon recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 111% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Faringdon
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Faringdon recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Faringdon
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Faringdon recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Faringdon
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Faringdon recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Faringdon
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Faringdon recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Faringdon
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Faringdon recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Faringdon
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Faringdon recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Faringdon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Faringdon.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Faringdon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shrivenham and Watchfield | 329 | 45.0 | -33% |
| Highworth | 395 | 46.8 | -31% |
| Grove (Vale of White Horse) | 570 | 52.9 | -22% |
| Carterton | 875 | 45.5 | -33% |
| Wantage | 864 | 62.9 | -7% |
| Stratton St Margaret | 1,268 | 61.8 | -8% |
| Broad Blunsdon | 365 | 47.8 | -29% |
| Witney | 1,837 | 66.8 | -1% |
1 areas within Faringdon, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Faringdon had the highest rate (67.5 per 1,000) and Faringdon the lowest (67.5). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faringdon | Neighbourhood | 10,383 | 701 | 67.5 |
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 Faringdon over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 65 |
| On or near Marlborough Close | 43 |
| On or near Parking Area | 40 |
| On or near Clements Way | 35 |
| On or near Fernham Road | 33 |
| On or near Westbrook | 33 |
| On or near Chambers Court | 16 |
| On or near Swan Lane | 16 |
| On or near Church Street | 15 |
| On or near Robins Court | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Faringdon 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 222 | 31.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 192 | 27.4% |
| Not recorded | 92 | 13.1% |
| Under investigation | 89 | 12.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 4.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 3.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% |
Faringdon has an estimated population of 10,383. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Faringdon sits in decile 7.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Faringdon |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.1% |
| Social rented homes | 19.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 |
Is Faringdon a safe place to live?
Faringdon recorded 67.5 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 Faringdon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 282 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (97).
Is crime in Faringdon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Faringdon was up 5% on the year before: 701 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 669 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Faringdon?
Faringdon 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 Faringdon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.