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Crime in Burford

Burford had 41 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 83 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 20 West Oxfordshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 67% above the middle West Oxfordshire area. Crime was up 105% on the three months before.

OX18, West Oxfordshire · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Burford

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83crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 20West Oxfordshire rank1st is the highest rate
+105%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common18 in 3 months

Month by month

9 Mar 7 Apr 4 May 15 Jun 10 Jul 16 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1844%
theft512%
anti-social behaviour512%
public order410%
criminal damage37%
shoplifting25%
burglary25%
other crime12%

Burford against West Oxfordshire

TypeBurford per 1,000Middle West Oxfordshire areaChange
Violence36.421.1–
Burglary41.5–
Vehicle crime22–
Anti-social behaviour10.15.7–
Theft and robbery10.13.8–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Burford83▲ 105%
Brize Norton69.8▲ 11%
Carterton65.9▲ 28%
Milton-under-Wychwood40.9▲ 53%
Shipton-under-Wychwood25.7▲ 27%
See every West Oxfordshire area ranked on the crime in West Oxfordshire page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Burford a safe area?

Burford had about 83 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 20 West Oxfordshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Burford?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (18), followed by theft (5) and anti-social behaviour (5).