Crime Rate in Didcot West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Didcot West

The total recorded crimes in Didcot West, South Oxfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Didcot West crime rate of 3.60 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-25.71% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Didcot West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Broadway with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Didcot West has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 3.60 ranking 2th 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.

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
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (17 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 20256
December 20243
November 20241
October 202410
September 20249
August 20249
July 202412
June 202414
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243
September 20249
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 375 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202535
January 202525
December 202422
November 202419
October 202436
September 202421
August 202428
July 202434
June 202468
May 202439
April 202422

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20258
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20246
April 20249

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
October 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20247
April 20241

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 20258
December 20245
November 20242
October 20249
September 20249
August 202412
July 202413
June 202422
May 202412
April 20248

A total of 146 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20256
January 20259
December 20247
November 202411
October 20246
September 202412
August 202421
July 202411
June 202422
May 20248
April 202417

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
December 20248
November 20244
October 202411
September 20246
August 20249
July 20247
June 202416
May 202411
April 20244

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20245
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243
June 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

High Crime Locations Didcot West in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Broadway (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Malvern Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Hitchcock Way (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
7. Blackthorn Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lydalls Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Lydalls Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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