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Crime in Charlbury

Charlbury had 51 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 76.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 20 West Oxfordshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 54% above the middle West Oxfordshire area. Crime was up 42% on the three months before.

OX7, West Oxfordshire · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Charlbury

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76.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 20West Oxfordshire rank1st is the highest rate
+42%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common16 in 3 months

Month by month

10 Mar 14 Apr 12 May 9 Jun 17 Jul 25 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1631%
anti-social behaviour1020%
theft918%
criminal damage510%
drugs36%
public order36%
vehicle crime24%
other crime12%

Charlbury against West Oxfordshire

TypeCharlbury per 1,000Middle West Oxfordshire areaChange
Violence23.921.1▼ 24%
Burglary1.51.5–
Vehicle crime32–
Anti-social behaviour155.7–
Theft and robbery153.8–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Charlbury76.3▲ 42%
Stonesfield18.9▼ 22%
Chadlington4.1–
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 Charlbury a safe area?

Charlbury had about 76.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 20 West Oxfordshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Charlbury?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (16), followed by anti-social behaviour (10) and theft (9).