Welcome to the community speedwatch page.
Community Speedwatch is a Thames Valley Police initiative which has Charlbury Town Council support.
We have local volunteers who run the speedwatch initiative and are actively monitoring the speeds around Charlbury.
Below you will find data taken from the speed indicator devices which are located around Charlbury and moved regularly.
Here is the latest note from the Charlbury Speedwatch co-ordinator:
The introduction of speed indication devices around Charlbury has had a notably positive impact on traffic safety. These devices have successfully contributed to reducing average traffic speeds and increasing driver awareness of the speed limits as they travel through our town. The community has expressed encouraging feedback on this initiative, and we greatly appreciate the continued support provided to our dedicated CSW (Community Speed Watch) volunteers, who work tirelessly to oversee this important effort.
While the majority of drivers have responded positively and adjusted their behaviour accordingly, we do acknowledge that a small number of motorists continue to disregard the speed limits. However, this should not overshadow the significant progress achieved through the hard work and dedication of the CSW team. Together, we continue to promote safer roads for everyone in Charlbury.
Nine Acres Lane
January and February 2025
To see this data in more detail please click here.
Zebra crossing on The Slade
January and February 2025
To see this data in more detail please click here.
Woodstock Road, both directions:
August, September and October 2024
Number and speeds of vehicles:
Zebra crossing, The Slade
Nine Acres Lane
May 2024
The Slade
March-April 2024
The Slade
Please see below for CSW newsletter:
February 2024
Dear Charlbury residents,
We are pleased to inform you that the new Speed Indication Device (SID) is now up and running. The SID is a device that displays the speed of approaching vehicles and warns them if they are exceeding the speed limit. The SID also collects data on the traffic volume and speed patterns in the area.
The SID has been situated on Grammar School Hill since January 29th, 2024. The data for that location shows that the average speed of vehicles is 21 mph with the SID in place. However, some vehicles have been recorded driving at speeds between 43 & 46 mph, which is dangerously high and poses a risk to pedestrians and other road users. We urge all drivers to respect the speed limit and drive safely.
The SID has also been deployed on Nine Acres Lane from January 20th to February 20th, 2024. The data for that location reveals a worrying trend of speeding violations. 70% of the vehicles have been detected driving above the speed limit of 20 mph. The top speed recorded was a staggering 63 mph, which is more than three times the limit. This is very concerning, as Nine Acres Lane is a residential area with many children and elderly people. The SID has now been moved to a new location just before the new zebra crossing outside Charlbury Primary School, to help slow the traffic down and ensure the safety of the school children & pedestrians.
We would like to thank you for your support and cooperation in our efforts to reduce speeding and improve road safety in Charlbury. We hope both SIDs will help raise awareness and encourage responsible driving behaviour. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please feel free to contact us at
Sincerely,
The Charlbury Speed Watch Team
