Crime Rate in Didcot North East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Didcot North East

The total recorded crimes in Didcot North East, South Oxfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Didcot North East crime rate of 2.35 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 Didcot North East, encompassing approximately 17,415 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Didcot North East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Venners Water with total crimes: 4
  • Bayswater Brook with total crimes: 3
  • Stort Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Didcot North East?

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

  • Relative to South Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Didcot North East reported a higher crime volume than the South Oxfordshire average, with 444 crimes compared to 427. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Didcot North East witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Didcot North East experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Oxfordshire average, with 424 crimes compared to 393. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Didcot North East witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Oxfordshire, Didcot North East has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Didcot North East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Didcot North East has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 2.35 ranking 6th out of 20 in the South Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Didcot North East crimes were 444. The crime rate of Didcot North East in 2024 was 25.49 (year) or 2.12 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the South Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Didcot North East were around 424 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.35 (year) or 2.03 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the South Oxfordshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Oxfordshire)CrimesRank (South Oxfordshire)CrimesRank (South Oxfordshire)
Henley-on-Thames68 4896 4901 1
Forest Hill & Holton69 31,070 1836 2
Didcot South93 1910 3767 5
Didcot West76 21,022 2791 4
Thame39 7654 5811 3
Wallingford57 5535 6523 6
Woodcote & Rotherfield29 9416 8469 7
Cholsey32 8415 9311 11
Chinnor28 10398 11375 9
Benson & Crowmarsh20 14415 10347 10
Sandford & the Wittenhams27 11162 17166 16
Sonning Common16 15313 12273 12
Watlington25 12227 14184 14
Berinsfield24 13249 13215 13
Wheatley14 16208 15176 15
Haseley Brook10 19190 16164 17
Garsington & Horspath13 17129 18163 18
Chalgrove11 18113 2090 21
Goring8 20126 19147 19
Kidmore End & Whitchurch5 2183 21116 20

Didcot North East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour 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 Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20258
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20248
August 20246
July 20248
June 202420
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 202410
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 202412
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202511
January 202521
December 202416
November 20248
October 202422
September 202410
August 20247
July 202412
June 202426
May 202417
April 202414

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20241

High Crime Locations Didcot North East in March 2025

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

1. Venners Water (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Bayswater Brook (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Stort Close (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
4. Grange Beck (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Usk Way (Map)
Total2
Public order2
6. Franklin Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Didcot Parkway (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. St Hildas Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Cromwell Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Hadden Hill (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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