Crime Rate in Kidlington West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kidlington West

The total recorded crimes in Kidlington West, Cherwell, UK in May 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kidlington West crime rate of 3.65 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 West, encompassing approximately 12,327 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Kidlington West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Watts Way with total crimes: 7
  • Cresswell Close with total crimes: 6
  • Merton Way with total crimes: 4

How safe is Kidlington West?

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

  • Relative to Cherwell:

    • In 2024, Kidlington West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cherwell average, with 502 crimes compared to 927.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Kidlington West recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 15 other areas in the Cherwell.

    • In 2023, Kidlington West had fewer crimes than the Cherwell average, with 478 crimes compared to 802. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Kidlington West recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 15 other areas in the Cherwell.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kidlington West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Kidlington West has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 3.65 ranking 10th out of 15 in the Cherwell, UK

In 2024, the total Kidlington West crimes were 502. The crime rate of Kidlington West in 2024 was 40.72 (year) or 3.39 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Cherwell.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kidlington West were around 478 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.77 (year) or 3.23 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Cherwell.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kidlington West)CrimesRank (Kidlington West)CrimesRank (Kidlington West)
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
Kidlington East56 7658 10667 8
Banbury Hardwick41 15720 9631 9
Banbury Calthorpe and Easington48 9519 12441 13
Bicester West45 11504 13501 11
Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton43 14533 11315 16
Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote43 13455 15401 14
Deddington31 16425 16389 15

Kidlington West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (8 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 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20248
October 20244
September 20248
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202516
March 202526
February 202513
January 202518
December 20246
November 20249
October 202421
September 202417
August 202422
July 202422
June 202418
May 202412

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20258
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243
September 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20243

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
February 20258
January 20254
December 20247
November 202414
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
September 20243
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20247
August 20248
July 20247
June 20246

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Kidlington West in May 2025

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

1. Watts Way (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Cresswell Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
3. Merton Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
5. Bankside (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bartholomew Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. St Mary'S Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. The Moorlands (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
10. Wise Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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