Crime Rate in Deddington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Deddington

The total recorded crimes in Deddington, Cherwell, UK in July 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Deddington crime rate of 35.19 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Deddington, encompassing approximately 1,506 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Burglary: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Deddington Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Nash Road with total crimes: 6
  • Brewery Lane with total crimes: 4
  • South Side with total crimes: 3

How safe is Deddington?

To understand the safety of Deddington, we need to analyze Deddington crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Cherwell:

    • In 2024, Deddington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cherwell average, with 425 crimes compared to 927.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Deddington recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 15 other areas in the Cherwell.

    • In 2023, Deddington had fewer crimes than the Cherwell average, with 389 crimes compared to 802. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Deddington recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 15 other areas in the Cherwell.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cherwell, Deddington has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Deddington Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Deddington has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 35.19 ranking 11th out of 15 in the Cherwell, UK

In 2024, the total Deddington crimes were 425. The crime rate of Deddington in 2024 was 282.15 (year) or 23.51 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Cherwell.

In 2023, the total crimes in Deddington were around 389 crimes with yearly crime rate of 258.25 (year) or 21.52 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Cherwell.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Deddington)CrimesRank (Deddington)CrimesRank (Deddington)
Banbury Cross and Neithrop205 12,884 12,508 1
Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown93 51,160 41,214 2
Bicester South and Ambrosden125 21,560 21,014 4
Banbury Ruscote109 31,070 51,132 3
Bicester East84 61,252 3865 6
Launton and Otmoor105 4927 6905 5
Bicester North and Caversfield74 8782 8772 7
Fringford and Heyfords82 7887 7591 10
Kidlington East51 12658 10667 8
Banbury Hardwick46 16720 9631 9
Bicester West67 9504 13501 11
Banbury Calthorpe and Easington53 10519 12441 13
Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton48 14533 11315 16
Kidlington West49 13502 14478 12
Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote46 15455 15401 14

Deddington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20257
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 202413
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20251
April 20253
March 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20244
October 20246
August 20241

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202519
May 202523
April 202517
March 202516
February 20252
January 20253
December 202415
November 202417
October 202414
September 202410
August 202420

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
April 20253
March 20253
December 20243
October 20244
August 20242

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20257
February 20251
January 20258
November 20242
October 20247
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20256
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20243

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20249

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Deddington in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Deddington postcode area is presented below.

1. Nash Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Brewery Lane (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. South Side (Map)
Total3
Public order3
4. Fir Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Walnut Rise (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Ardley Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
7. May'S Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
8. Forge Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Hodgson Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Fewcott View (Map)
Total3
Other theft3

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