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Burglary Rates in Watchfield & Shrivenham

Vale of White Horse, South East, England

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

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Watchfield & Shrivenham recorded 41 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)

41

3.65 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

615

54.7 per 1,000 residents

8% above the UK average48% above the South East regional average

How does Watchfield & Shrivenham rank?

Within Vale of White Horse

5 of 24 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

69th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

4
2
2
6
1
5
9
4
7
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
305
50%
Other Crime
156
25%
Anti-social Behaviour
59
10%
Burglary
41
7%
Vehicle Crime
33
5%
Shoplifting
15
2%
Robbery
3
0%
Drug Offences
2
0%
Theft from Person
1
0%

Property mix in Watchfield & Shrivenham

Source: Census 2021 · 4,520 households

Detached 48%Semi-detached 34%Terraced 13%Flats 5%

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

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What this means for Watchfield & Shrivenham homeowners

Most homes in Watchfield & Shrivenham 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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