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Crime in Grove

Grove had 438 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 81.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 33 Vale of White Horse areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 98% above the middle Vale of White Horse area. Crime was up 34% on the three months before.

OX12, Vale of White Horse · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Grove

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81.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 33Vale of White Horse rank1st is the highest rate
+34%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common185 in 3 months

Month by month

114 Mar 113 Apr 100 May 126 Jun 160 Jul 152 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Grove. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence18542%
anti-social behaviour7517%
drugs409%
criminal damage358%
public order307%
theft174%
burglary143%
shoplifting143%

Grove against Vale of White Horse

TypeGrove per 1,000Middle Vale of White Horse areaChange
Violence34.518.1▲ 35%
Burglary2.62.3▲ 27%
Vehicle crime1.70–
Anti-social behaviour144.7▲ 79%
Theft and robbery3.73.5▼ 5%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Grove81.7▲ 34%
Wantage77.4▲ 28%
East Challow35.6▲ 70%
East Hanney30.7▲ 47%
See every Vale of White Horse area ranked on the crime in Vale of White Horse page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Grove a safe area?

Grove had about 81.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 33 Vale of White Horse areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Grove?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (185), followed by anti-social behaviour (75) and drugs (40).