Crime Rate in Kidlington East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kidlington East

The total recorded crimes in Kidlington East, Cherwell, UK in July 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kidlington East crime rate of 2.56 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-29.63% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
Kidlington East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Scott Close with total crimes: 3
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 2

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 July 2025 the Kidlington East has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 2.56 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kidlington East)CrimesRank (Kidlington East)CrimesRank (Kidlington East)
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
Banbury Hardwick46 16720 9631 9
Bicester West67 9504 13501 11
Banbury Calthorpe and Easington53 10519 12441 13
Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton48 14533 11315 16
Deddington53 11425 16389 15
Kidlington West49 13502 14478 12
Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote46 15455 15401 14

Kidlington East 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 19 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20255
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202527
May 202520
April 202522
March 202525
February 202513
January 202517
December 202420
November 202416
October 202412
September 202416
August 202415

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20247

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20257
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
August 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
December 20242
September 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Public order1
2. Scott Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Oxford Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Croxford Gardens (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Water Eaton Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Fairfax Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Azalea Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. White Way (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Alexander Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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