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Crime in Harwell

Harwell had 46 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 41.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 15th of 33 Vale of White Horse areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Vale of White Horse area. Crime was up 53% on the three months before.

OX11, Vale of White Horse · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Harwell

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41.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
15 of 33Vale of White Horse rank1st is the highest rate
+53%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common20 in 3 months

Month by month

12 Mar 8 Apr 10 May 13 Jun 18 Jul 15 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2043%
anti-social behaviour1022%
criminal damage511%
public order511%
theft37%
burglary12%
bike theft12%
vehicle crime12%

Harwell against Vale of White Horse

TypeHarwell per 1,000Middle Vale of White Horse areaChange
Violence18.118.1▲ 33%
Burglary0.92.3–
Vehicle crime0.90–
Anti-social behaviour94.7–
Theft and robbery3.63.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Steventon115.3▲ 205%
Didcot68.7▼ 7%
Milton63.4▼ 7%
Harwell41.5▲ 53%
Chilton40.3–
East Hendred27.4▼ 54%
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 Harwell a safe area?

Harwell had about 41.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 15 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 Harwell?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (20), followed by anti-social behaviour (10) and criminal damage (5).