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 May 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Didcot North East crime rate of 2.18 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Didcot North East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Trent Road with total crimes: 3
  • Franklin Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Brunstock Beck 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 areas in the South Oxfordshire.

    • 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 areas in the South Oxfordshire.

  • 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 May 2025 the Didcot North East has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 2.18 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Didcot North East)CrimesRank (Didcot North East)CrimesRank (Didcot North East)
Henley-on-Thames62 4896 4901 1
Forest Hill & Holton48 51,070 1836 2
Didcot South76 1910 3767 5
Didcot West72 21,022 2791 4
Thame65 3654 5811 3
Wallingford27 9535 6523 6
Chinnor43 6398 11375 9
Woodcote & Rotherfield23 11416 8469 7
Benson & Crowmarsh32 8415 10347 10
Cholsey26 10415 9311 11
Sonning Common23 12313 12273 12
Berinsfield13 16249 13215 13
Wheatley23 13208 15176 15
Watlington12 18227 14184 14
Garsington & Horspath16 14129 18163 18
Goring14 15126 19147 19
Sandford & the Wittenhams13 17162 17166 16
Haseley Brook11 19190 16164 17
Kidmore End & Whitchurch6 2183 21116 20
Chalgrove6 20113 2090 21

Didcot North East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202520
March 202514
February 202511
January 202521
December 202416
November 20248
October 202422
September 202410
August 20247
July 202412
June 202426
May 202417

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20258
February 20258
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20248
August 20246
July 20248
June 202420
May 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20242
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
October 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
February 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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

High Crime Locations Didcot North East in May 2025

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

1. Trent Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Franklin Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Brunstock Beck (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
4. Weycroft (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Darent Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. St Hildas Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Robbery2
8. Lady Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sandringham Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Campion Hall Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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