Crime Rate in Deddington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Deddington

The total recorded crimes in Deddington, Cherwell, UK in March 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Deddington crime rate of 21.24 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Deddington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • Hodgson Close with total crimes: 3
  • Fewcott Road 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Deddington has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 21.24 ranking 15th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cherwell)CrimesRank (Cherwell)CrimesRank (Cherwell)
Banbury Cross and Neithrop225 12,884 12,508 1
Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown75 51,160 41,214 2
Bicester South and Ambrosden129 21,560 21,014 4
Banbury Ruscote86 31,070 51,132 3
Bicester East84 41,252 3865 6
Launton and Otmoor51 9927 6905 5
Fringford and Heyfords64 6887 7591 10
Bicester North and Caversfield49 10782 8772 7
Kidlington East58 7658 10667 8
Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton52 8533 11315 16
Banbury Hardwick47 12720 9631 9
Bicester West40 14504 13501 11
Kidlington West47 11502 14478 12
Banbury Calthorpe and Easington46 13519 12441 13
Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote25 16455 15401 14

Deddington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20252
January 20253
December 202415
November 202417
October 202414
September 202410
August 202420
July 20246
June 202422
May 20249
April 202423

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20251
January 20258
November 20242
October 20247
September 20249
August 20244
July 202411
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20256
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
June 20246

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20249
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20243
October 20244
August 20242
July 20249
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20244
October 20246
August 20241
July 202410
June 20242
May 20245
April 20248

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 202413
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 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
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20246

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 March 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Hodgson Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Fewcott Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
4. Middle Hill (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Coneygar Fields (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. South Side (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Pepper Alley (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
8. Hudson Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Bourne Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Bourne (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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