Crime Rate in Kidmore End & Whitchurch: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kidmore End & Whitchurch

The total recorded crimes in Kidmore End & Whitchurch, South Oxfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kidmore End & Whitchurch crime rate of 43.08 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 Kidmore End & Whitchurch, encompassing approximately 208 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Kidmore End & Whitchurch Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sheepways Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

How safe is Kidmore End & Whitchurch?

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

  • Relative to South Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Kidmore End & Whitchurch demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Oxfordshire average, with 83 crimes compared to 427.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Kidmore End & Whitchurch recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the South Oxfordshire.

    • In 2023, Kidmore End & Whitchurch had fewer crimes than the South Oxfordshire average, with 116 crimes compared to 393. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Kidmore End & Whitchurch recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 20 other areas in the South Oxfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Oxfordshire, Kidmore End & Whitchurch has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Kidmore End & Whitchurch Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Kidmore End & Whitchurch has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 43.08 ranking 21th out of 20 in the South Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Kidmore End & Whitchurch crimes were 83. The crime rate of Kidmore End & Whitchurch in 2024 was 397.32 (year) or 33.11 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the South Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kidmore End & Whitchurch were around 116 crimes with yearly crime rate of 555.29 (year) or 46.27 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the South Oxfordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kidmore End & Whitchurch)CrimesRank (Kidmore End & Whitchurch)CrimesRank (Kidmore End & Whitchurch)
Henley-on-Thames88 2896 4901 1
Forest Hill & Holton60 51,070 1836 2
Didcot West100 11,022 2791 4
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 & Whitchurch 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 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Bicycle theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Drugs (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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July 20252
June 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

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July 20253
June 20254
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20251
June 20251
February 20252
December 20241
September 20242

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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June 20253
May 20251
August 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

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February 20251

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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January 20251
August 20244

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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November 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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November 20241

High Crime Locations Kidmore End & Whitchurch in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Kidmore End & Whitchurch postcode area is presented below.

1. Sheepways Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Pond Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Chalkhouse Green Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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