Is OX12 Safe?
Vale of White Horse, Wantage
Data: 2025-04 to 2026-03 · Source: data.police.uk
Overall safety rating
Below average crime
OX12 has 10% fewer burglaries per 1,000 residents than the UK average.
Burglaries (12 months)
116
3.02 per 1,000 residents
UK average (per 1,000)
3.4
England & Wales
Total crimes (12 months)
2,240
58.2 per 1,000 residents
Monthly burglary trend
2025-04 to 2026-03
3
8
6
6
6
14
9
12
16
20
8
8
Apr 25
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
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Dec 25
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Feb 26
Mar 26
Property types in OX12
Source: Census 2021 · 16,308 households
Detached 39%Semi-detached 32%Terraced 18%Flats 11%
Neighbourhood crime detail
OX12 sits within Wantage Charlton. For a detailed breakdown of crime by type and month, see the full neighbourhood report.
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Start Free Security CheckCrime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Data covers 2025-04 to 2026-03.