Crime in Grove (Vale of White Horse): statistics, rates and trends
570 crimes were recorded in Grove (Vale of White Horse) in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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)
- Population and deprivation in Grove (Vale of White Horse)
- Questions about crime in Grove (Vale of White Horse)
- About this data
570 crimes were recorded in Grove (Vale of White Horse) in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 270 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Grove (Vale of White Horse) has the 1,109th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Grove (Vale of White Horse) | Vale of White Horse | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 570 | 7,923 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.9 | 53.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,771 | 149,347 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Grove (Vale of White Horse) was highest in the year to July 2026 (570 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (256). Over the whole period it rose 123%, 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 | 570 | 52.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 509 | 47.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 533 | 49.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 558 | 51.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 540 | 50.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 423 | 39.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 301 | 27.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 274 | 25.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 256 | 23.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 39 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Grove (Vale of White Horse) 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 violence and sexual offences (+18%) and public order (+12%).
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-54%) and criminal damage and arson (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 270 | 25.1 | 0.73 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 76 | 7.1 | 0.46 | -7% |
| Public order | 47 | 4.4 | 0.66 | +12% |
| Other theft | 33 | 3.1 | 0.48 | +94% |
| Drugs | 27 | 2.5 | 0.77 | +108% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 2.5 | 0.30 | -54% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 2.2 | 0.33 | -29% |
| Burglary | 21 | 1.9 | 0.55 | +91% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.5 | 0.70 | +129% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 1.3 | 0.26 | +75% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 0.67 | +133% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 0.27 | +300% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.16 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Grove (Vale of White Horse)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Grove (Vale of White Horse) recorded 270 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 47.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Grove (Vale of White Horse)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Grove (Vale of White Horse) recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 13.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Grove (Vale of White Horse)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Grove (Vale of White Horse) recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Grove (Vale of White Horse)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Grove (Vale of White Horse) recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 94% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Grove (Vale of White Horse)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Grove (Vale of White Horse) recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 108% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Grove (Vale of White Horse)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Grove (Vale of White Horse) recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Grove (Vale of White Horse)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Grove (Vale of White Horse) recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Grove (Vale of White Horse)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Grove (Vale of White Horse) recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 91% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Grove (Vale of White Horse)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Grove (Vale of White Horse) recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 129% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Grove (Vale of White Horse)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Grove (Vale of White Horse) 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 up 75% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Grove (Vale of White Horse)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Grove (Vale of White Horse) recorded 7 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 133% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Grove (Vale of White Horse)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Grove (Vale of White Horse) recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Grove (Vale of White Horse)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Grove (Vale of White Horse) 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 200% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Grove (Vale of White Horse)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Grove (Vale of White Horse) 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 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Grove (Vale of White Horse), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Grove (Vale of White Horse).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Grove (Vale of White Horse) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantage | 864 | 62.9 | +19% |
| Didcot | 2,222 | 61.4 | +16% |
| Faringdon | 701 | 67.5 | +28% |
| Abingdon-on-Thames | 2,287 | 69.4 | +31% |
| Shrivenham and Watchfield | 329 | 45.0 | -15% |
| Eynsham | 290 | 42.7 | -19% |
| Highworth | 395 | 46.8 | -12% |
| Wallingford | 470 | 53.8 | +2% |
1 areas within Grove (Vale of White Horse), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Grove North had the highest rate (53.8 per 1,000) and Grove North the lowest (53.8). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove North | Neighbourhood | 9,015 | 485 | 53.8 |
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 Grove (Vale of White Horse) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dakota Drive | 64 |
| On or near Supermarket | 47 |
| On or near Douglas Drive | 24 |
| On or near Newlands Drive | 20 |
| On or near Millbrook Square | 17 |
| On or near Massey Road | 12 |
| On or near Westbrook | 12 |
| On or near Breakspear Close | 11 |
| On or near De Vitre Place | 11 |
| On or near Fitzwaryn Place | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Grove (Vale of White Horse) 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 | 176 | 30.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 113 | 19.8% |
| Under investigation | 99 | 17.4% |
| Not recorded | 76 | 13.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 6.8% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 3.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 2.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.9% |
Grove (Vale of White Horse) has an estimated population of 10,771. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Grove (Vale of White Horse) sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Grove (Vale of White Horse) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.9% |
| Social rented homes | 14.5% |
| Private rented homes | 10.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 |
Is Grove (Vale of White Horse) a safe place to live?
Grove (Vale of White Horse) recorded 52.9 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 Grove (Vale of White Horse)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 270 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (76).
Is crime in Grove (Vale of White Horse) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Grove (Vale of White Horse) was up 12% on the year before: 570 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 509 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Grove (Vale of White Horse)?
Grove (Vale of White Horse) 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 Grove (Vale of White Horse). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.