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Crime in Yarnton

Yarnton had 36 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 40.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 17 Cherwell areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Cherwell area. Crime was down 8% on the three months before.

OX5, Cherwell · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Yarnton

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40.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 17Cherwell rank1st is the highest rate
-8%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common14 in 3 months

Month by month

11 Mar 16 Apr 12 May 14 Jun 12 Jul 10 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Yarnton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1439%
anti-social behaviour719%
criminal damage38%
theft26%
vehicle crime26%
public order26%
drugs26%
bike theft13%

Yarnton against Cherwell

TypeYarnton per 1,000Middle Cherwell areaChange
Violence15.920.9▼ 22%
Burglary1.11.3–
Vehicle crime2.30.8–
Anti-social behaviour7.95.8–
Theft and robbery3.44.6–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Begbroke78.7▲ 88%
Cutteslowe61.9▼ 15%
Wolvercote57▼ 27%
Kidlington56.2▼ 4%
Yarnton40.9▼ 8%
See every Cherwell area ranked on the crime in Cherwell page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Yarnton a safe area?

Yarnton had about 40.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 17 Cherwell areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Yarnton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (14), followed by anti-social behaviour (7) and criminal damage (3).