Is Wantage and Grove Safe?
Crime statistics for Wantage and Grove. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.
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Crime Zone Map
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 2,718 total crimes recorded in Wantage and Grove
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Wantage and Grove — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wantage and Grove safe?
Wantage and Grove has a CrimeRadar safety score of 6/100, rated High Crime. A total of 2,718 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 7% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Wantage and Grove are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Wantage and Grove in the last 12 months?
2,718 crimes were recorded in Wantage and Grove in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 7% compared to the previous 12-month period (2,541 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 1,111 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Wantage and Grove?
The most common crime in Wantage and Grove is Violent Crime, with 1,111 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 40.9% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Wantage and Grove increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Wantage and Grove is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 7% — from 2,541 crimes in the previous 12 months to 2,718 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.
What is the safety score for Wantage and Grove?
Wantage and Grove has a safety score of 6 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Wantage and Grove compare to the Thames Valley Police average?
Wantage and Grove has a safety score of 6/100, while the Thames Valley Police force area average is 11/100. Wantage and Grove is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Wantage and Grove?
19.8% of crimes recorded in Wantage and Grove resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Thames Valley Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Wantage and Grove?
1,111 violent crimes were recorded in Wantage and Grove in the last 12 months — representing 40.9% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 363 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Wantage and Grove last updated?
The crime data for Wantage and Grove was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Wantage and Grove with other areas?
You can compare Wantage and Grove with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.