Crime Rate in Didcot South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Didcot South

The total recorded crimes in Didcot South, South Oxfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Didcot South crime rate of 2.37 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 South, encompassing approximately 32,010 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
Didcot South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lockinge Close with total crimes: 5
  • Edmonds Court with total crimes: 3
  • Church Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Didcot South?

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

  • Relative to South Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Didcot South reported a higher crime volume than the South Oxfordshire average, with 910 crimes compared to 427. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Didcot South witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the South Oxfordshire.

    • In 2023, Didcot South experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Oxfordshire average, with 767 crimes compared to 393. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Didcot South witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the South Oxfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Didcot South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Didcot South has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 2.37 ranking 1th out of 20 in the South Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Didcot South crimes were 910. The crime rate of Didcot South in 2024 was 28.43 (year) or 2.37 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the South Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Didcot South were around 767 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.96 (year) or 2.00 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the South Oxfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Didcot South)CrimesRank (Didcot South)CrimesRank (Didcot South)
Henley-on-Thames62 4896 4901 1
Forest Hill & Holton48 51,070 1836 2
Didcot West72 21,022 2791 4
Thame65 3654 5811 3
Wallingford27 9535 6523 6
Chinnor43 6398 11375 9
Woodcote & Rotherfield23 11416 8469 7
Didcot North East38 7444 7424 8
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 South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
October 20241
July 20242

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20257
February 20254
January 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 509 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202535
March 202540
February 202524
January 202552
December 202433
November 202434
October 202428
September 202429
August 202435
July 202439
June 202482
May 202443

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202511
March 20259
February 202513
January 20257
December 20245
November 20249
October 20246
September 202410
August 202413
July 202412
June 202418
May 202416

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20247
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245
July 202411
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20259
February 20253
January 20253
December 20247
November 202411
October 20244
September 20244
August 20248
July 20248
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20258
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
May 20243

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20247
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Didcot South in May 2025

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

1. Lockinge Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
2. Edmonds Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Church Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bridge Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Clover Fields (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Nuffield Close (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
7. Ruskin Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Drake Avenue (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
9. Samor Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Ernest Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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