Crime Rate in Kennington & Radley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kennington & Radley

The total recorded crimes in Kennington & Radley, Vale of White Horse, UK in March 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kennington & Radley crime rate of 4.62 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 Kennington & Radley, encompassing approximately 4,116 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Kennington & Radley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oxford Road with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • St James Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Kennington & Radley?

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

  • Relative to Vale of White Horse:

    • In 2024, Kennington & Radley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Vale of White Horse average, with 340 crimes compared to 388.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Kennington & Radley witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Kennington & Radley had fewer crimes than the Vale of White Horse average, with 287 crimes compared to 331. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Kennington & Radley recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Vale of White Horse, Kennington & Radley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Kennington & Radley Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Kennington & Radley has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 4.62 ranking 12th out of 23 in the Vale of White Horse, UK

In 2024, the total Kennington & Radley crimes were 340. The crime rate of Kennington & Radley in 2024 was 82.60 (year) or 6.88 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Vale of White Horse.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kennington & Radley were around 287 crimes with yearly crime rate of 69.73 (year) or 5.81 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Vale of White Horse.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Vale of White Horse)CrimesRank (Vale of White Horse)CrimesRank (Vale of White Horse)
Abingdon Fitzharris56 4793 2804 1
Abingdon Abbey Northcourt63 3958 1793 2
Blewbury & Harwell75 1619 5444 7
Faringdon64 2720 3764 3
Abingdon Caldecott41 7501 9501 4
Wantage Charlton44 6643 4407 9
Stanford17 14553 6486 5
Wantage & Grove Brook45 5546 7355 10
Grove North33 8445 10478 6
Thames24 9504 8417 8
Watchfield & Shrivenham24 10388 11336 12
Botley & Sunningwell12 19332 13350 11
Marcham20 11208 17152 16
Abingdon Peachcroft17 13218 16147 17
Steventon & the Hanneys13 17238 14244 14
Cumnor16 15205 18197 15
Hendreds12 18236 15147 18
Abingdon Dunmore15 16131 23135 19
Ridgeway7 24162 19129 21
Sutton Courtenay8 22154 21135 20
Drayton7 23159 2062 24
Wootton12 2097 2485 22
Kingston Bagpuize10 21150 2283 23

Kennington & Radley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

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

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

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

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
November 20241
October 20247
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20248
September 20246
August 20242
June 20244

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
April 20244

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20248
September 202412
August 20244
July 202412
June 202420
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20244
September 20244
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Kennington & Radley in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Kennington & Radley postcode area is presented below.

1. Oxford Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
3. St James Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
4. Shaw'S Copse (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1
5. Chestnut Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Kennington Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Sugworth Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sandford Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Fir Trees (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Further Wore (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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