Crime Rate in Kidlington East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kidlington East

The total recorded crimes in Kidlington East, Cherwell, UK in May 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kidlington East crime rate of 2.81 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 Kidlington East, encompassing approximately 19,928 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Kidlington East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Church Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Croxford Gardens with total crimes: 3

How safe is Kidlington East?

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

  • Relative to Cherwell:

    • In 2024, Kidlington East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cherwell average, with 658 crimes compared to 927.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Kidlington East recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the Cherwell.

    • In 2023, Kidlington East had fewer crimes than the Cherwell average, with 667 crimes compared to 802. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Kidlington East witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 15 other areas in the Cherwell.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kidlington East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Kidlington East has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 2.81 ranking 7th out of 15 in the Cherwell, UK

In 2024, the total Kidlington East crimes were 658. The crime rate of Kidlington East in 2024 was 33.02 (year) or 2.75 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Cherwell.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kidlington East were around 667 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.47 (year) or 2.79 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Cherwell.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kidlington East)CrimesRank (Kidlington East)CrimesRank (Kidlington East)
Banbury Cross and Neithrop188 12,884 12,508 1
Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown66 61,160 41,214 2
Bicester South and Ambrosden115 21,560 21,014 4
Banbury Ruscote95 31,070 51,132 3
Bicester East75 41,252 3865 6
Launton and Otmoor54 8927 6905 5
Fringford and Heyfords72 5887 7591 10
Bicester North and Caversfield45 12782 8772 7
Banbury Hardwick41 15720 9631 9
Banbury Calthorpe and Easington48 9519 12441 13
Kidlington West45 10502 14478 12
Bicester West45 11504 13501 11
Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton43 14533 11315 16
Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote43 13455 15401 14
Deddington31 16425 16389 15

Kidlington East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 268 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202522
March 202525
February 202513
January 202517
December 202420
November 202416
October 202412
September 202416
August 202415
July 202423
June 202450
May 202419

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20256
February 20254
January 20259
December 20249
November 20247
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
December 20248
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20247
July 20243
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20248
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
May 20243

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
December 20242
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Kidlington East in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting10
Public order1
2. Church Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Croxford Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Astley Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Dale Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Kingsway Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
7. Bramley Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cromwell Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Police Station (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Oxford Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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