Crime in Burford
Recorded crime in Burford is 1.2 times the West Oxfordshire average and 0.6 times the England and Wales average. Over 5 years it has risen 20%. Most of the harm comes from violence and sexual offences. Police data to August 2026.
Within 1.5 km of the centre of Burford: about 1,892 residents in 2 neighbourhoods.
- Safety
- 7/10Low crime
- Living
- 5.9/10Fair
- 5-year change
- +20%more crimes
- vs the council
- 1.2×the West Oxfordshire average
Neighbourhoods by Safety
Within 1.5 km of the centre of Burford.
Crime over 5 years
Up 20% in 5 years Recorded crimes within 1.5 km of Burford, anti-social behaviour left out.
What is recorded
Crime severity: 1.2× the West Oxfordshire average (0.6× the England and Wales average). 50 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year.
- Violence and sexual offences: 50% of the harm here
- Burglary: 30% of the harm here
- Other theft: 6% of the harm here
Anti-social behaviour: 3 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, not scored. Not a crime, so it is not part of the Safety score.
Crime by type
Recorded crimes per 1,000 residents per year, most serious first, not counting anti-social behaviour.
| Type | Per 1,000 a year |
|---|---|
| Robbery | 0.1 |
| Burglary | 6.0 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 15.9 |
| Drugs | 0.8 |
| Possession of weapons | 0.2 |
| Other crime | 1.3 |
| Other theft | 5.6 |
| Theft from the person | 0.7 |
| Vehicle crime | 7.0 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6.0 |
| Public order | 2.9 |
| Bicycle theft | 0.2 |
| Shoplifting | 3.6 |
Postcode districts in Burford
Nearby towns
Council: West Oxfordshire
Questions about crime in Burford
- Is Burford a safe place to live?
- Burford scores 7 out of 10 for safety (low crime), compared with every neighbourhood in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Crime severity is 1.2 times the West Oxfordshire average.
- Is crime going up or down in Burford?
- Up 20% over 5 years, from 86 recorded crimes a year to 104.
- What is the most common crime in Burford?
- The most common recorded crime is violence and sexual offences, about 16 per 1,000 residents a year.
- How does crime in Burford compare with West Oxfordshire?
- Crime severity in Burford is 1.2 times the West Oxfordshire average.