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Burglary Rates in Sandford & the Wittenhams

South Oxfordshire, South East, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Sandford & the Wittenhams recorded 17 burglaries in the last 12 months. Even around the UK mid-range, a visible, professionally installed alarm makes your home a harder target.

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Burglaries (12 months)

17

3.40 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

245

49.0 per 1,000 residents

1% above the UK average38% above the South East regional average

How does Sandford & the Wittenhams rank?

Within South Oxfordshire

3 of 21 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

64th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

4
1
1
1
8
1
1
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
89
36%
Other Crime
81
33%
Anti-social Behaviour
32
13%
Burglary
17
7%
Vehicle Crime
14
6%
Drug Offences
8
3%
Robbery
2
1%
Theft from Person
2
1%
Shoplifting
0
0%

Property mix in Sandford & the Wittenhams

Source: Census 2021 · 2,114 households

Detached 40%Semi-detached 31%Terraced 9%Flats 7%

The most common property type in Sandford & the Wittenhams is Detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Sandford & the Wittenhams homeowners

Most homes in Sandford & the Wittenhams are detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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