Crime in Grove (Vale of White Horse): statistics, rates and trends
597 crimes were recorded in Grove (Vale of White Horse) in the 12 months to August 2026, 55.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Grove (Vale of White Horse) at a glance
- Crime trends in Grove (Vale of White Horse)
- Types of crime in Grove (Vale of White Horse)
- Grove (Vale of White Horse) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Grove (Vale of White Horse)
- Streets with the most crime in Grove (Vale of White Horse)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Grove (Vale of White Horse)
- Demographics of Grove (Vale of White Horse)
- Questions about crime in Grove (Vale of White Horse)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (277), anti-social behaviour (83) and public order (48) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,047th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Grove (Vale of White Horse) | Vale of White Horse | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 597 | 7,947 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.4 | 53.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,771 | 149,347 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Grove (Vale of White Horse) of any year here (597 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 135%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 597 | 55.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 513 | 47.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 523 | 48.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 537 | 49.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 545 | 50.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 459 | 42.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 310 | 28.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 267 | 24.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 254 | 23.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 66 |
| July 2026 | 78 |
| June 2026 | 44 |
| May 2026 | 42 |
| April 2026 | 42 |
| March 2026 | 50 |
| February 2026 | 38 |
| January 2026 | 49 |
| December 2025 | 49 |
| November 2025 | 46 |
| October 2025 | 43 |
| September 2025 | 50 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (71% below) and criminal damage and arson (60% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 231 to 277 and public order rose from 41 to 48, while shoplifting fell from 61 to 26 and criminal damage and arson fell from 37 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 277 | 25.7 | 34.2 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 83 | 7.7 | 15.4 | +2% |
| Public order | 48 | 4.5 | 6.7 | +17% |
| Other theft | 32 | 3.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 2.7 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Drugs | 29 | 2.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 2.4 | 8.5 | -57% |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Grove (Vale of White Horse); the highest is Abingdon-on-Thames (68.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Eynsham (43.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Grove (Vale of White Horse) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantage | 884 | 64.4 | +16% |
| Didcot | 2,234 | 61.7 | +11% |
| Faringdon | 693 | 66.7 | +20% |
| Abingdon-on-Thames | 2,257 | 68.5 | +24% |
| Shrivenham and Watchfield | 335 | 45.8 | -17% |
| Eynsham | 298 | 43.9 | -21% |
| Highworth | 400 | 47.4 | -15% |
| Wallingford | 463 | 53.0 | -4% |
Grove North is the one area listed within Grove (Vale of White Horse), with 56.2 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove North | Neighbourhood | 9,015 | 507 | 56.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Grove (Vale of White Horse) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Dakota Drive” (61).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dakota Drive | 61 |
| On or near Supermarket | 46 |
| On or near Douglas Drive | 22 |
| On or near Newlands Drive | 21 |
| On or near Millbrook Square | 20 |
| On or near De Vitre Place | 15 |
| On or near Massey Road | 15 |
| On or near Fitzwaryn Place | 13 |
| On or near Westbrook | 13 |
| On or near Sentinel Street | 12 |
Of the 514 crimes in Grove (Vale of White Horse) with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 83 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 188 | 36.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 123 | 23.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 88 | 17.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 46 | 8.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 3.3% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
Grove (Vale of White Horse) has an estimated population of 10,771 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (10.0%, against 23.3%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Grove (Vale of White Horse) average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Grove (Vale of White Horse) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Grove (Vale of White Horse) a safe place to live?
Grove (Vale of White Horse) recorded 55.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,047th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Grove (Vale of White Horse)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 277 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (83).
Is crime in Grove (Vale of White Horse) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Grove (Vale of White Horse) was up 16% on the year before: 597 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 513 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Grove (Vale of White Horse)?
About 10,771 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Grove (Vale of White Horse)?
Grove (Vale of White Horse) 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.