Crime Rate in Didcot West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Didcot West

The total recorded crimes in Didcot West, South Oxfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 100 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Didcot West crime rate of 4.73 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 West, encompassing approximately 21,119 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (53.12% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
Didcot West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Great Western Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

How safe is Didcot West?

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

  • Relative to South Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Didcot West reported a higher crime volume than the South Oxfordshire average, with 1,022 crimes compared to 427. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Didcot West witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other areas in the South Oxfordshire.

    • In 2023, Didcot West experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Oxfordshire average, with 791 crimes compared to 393. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Didcot West witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the South Oxfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Didcot West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Didcot West has recorded 100 crimes with crime rate of 4.73 ranking 1th out of 20 in the South Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Didcot West crimes were 1,022. The crime rate of Didcot West in 2024 was 48.39 (year) or 4.03 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the South Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Didcot West were around 791 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.45 (year) or 3.12 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the South Oxfordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Didcot West)CrimesRank (Didcot West)CrimesRank (Didcot West)
Henley-on-Thames88 2896 4901 1
Forest Hill & Holton60 51,070 1836 2
Thame71 3654 5811 3
Didcot South64 4910 3767 5
Wallingford54 6535 6523 6
Woodcote & Rotherfield31 10416 8469 7
Didcot North East30 11444 7424 8
Chinnor38 7398 11375 9
Benson & Crowmarsh35 8415 10347 10
Cholsey32 9415 9311 11
Sonning Common28 12313 12273 12
Berinsfield13 17249 13215 13
Sandford & the Wittenhams24 13162 17166 16
Watlington14 16227 14184 14
Wheatley20 14208 15176 15
Garsington & Horspath14 15129 18163 18
Haseley Brook10 20190 16164 17
Goring13 18126 19147 19
Chalgrove11 19113 2090 21
Kidmore End & Whitchurch9 2183 21116 20

Didcot West 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 49 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 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 22 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20254
April 20256
March 20256
February 20256
January 20256
December 20243
November 20241
October 202410
September 20249
August 20249

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202513
May 202510
April 20255
March 20257
February 20256
January 20258
December 20245
November 20242
October 20249
September 20249
August 202412

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20259
April 20254
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
December 20248
November 20244
October 202411
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 354 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202549
June 202532
May 202531
April 202530
March 202526
February 202535
January 202525
December 202422
November 202419
October 202436
September 202421
August 202428

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20259
May 20253
April 20254
March 20256
February 20253
January 20258
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 139 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202514
May 202510
April 202511
March 202516
February 20256
January 20259
December 20247
November 202411
October 20246
September 202412
August 202421

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
October 20245
August 20242

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243
September 20249
August 20241

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
February 20251
December 20241
November 20245
September 20241

High Crime Locations Didcot West in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Great Western Drive (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Broadway (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Pixton Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
6. Walnut Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
7. Compton Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Dunsden Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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