Crime Rate in Didcot South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Didcot South

The total recorded crimes in Didcot South, South Oxfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 93 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Didcot South crime rate of 2.91 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
Didcot South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Drake Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Laburnum Grove with total crimes: 7
  • Bridge Close with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Didcot South has recorded 93 crimes with crime rate of 2.91 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.

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 West76 21,022 2791 4
Thame39 7654 5811 3
Wallingford57 5535 6523 6
Didcot North East41 6444 7424 8
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 South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20247
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245
July 202411
June 202416
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 470 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202540
February 202524
January 202552
December 202433
November 202434
October 202428
September 202429
August 202435
July 202439
June 202482
May 202443
April 202431

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20253
January 20253
December 20247
November 202411
October 20244
September 20244
August 20248
July 20248
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202513
January 20257
December 20245
November 20249
October 20246
September 202410
August 202413
July 202412
June 202418
May 202416
April 202411

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
July 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241

High Crime Locations Didcot South in March 2025

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

1. Drake Avenue (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Laburnum Grove (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
3. Bridge Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Lockinge Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
5. Church Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Dirac Place (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Kibble Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
8. Mereland Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Police Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Mowbray Road (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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