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 May 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kennington & Radley crime rate of 6.32 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 May were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Kennington & Radley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stonhouse Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Red Bridge Hollow with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Vale of White Horse.

    • 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 areas in the Vale of White Horse.

  • 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 May 2025 the Kennington & Radley has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 6.32 ranking 14th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kennington & Radley)CrimesRank (Kennington & Radley)CrimesRank (Kennington & Radley)
Abingdon Fitzharris70 2793 2804 1
Abingdon Abbey Northcourt71 1958 1793 2
Faringdon57 4720 3764 3
Blewbury & Harwell68 3619 5444 7
Abingdon Caldecott40 8501 9501 4
Wantage Charlton51 6643 4407 9
Stanford53 5553 6486 5
Grove North44 7445 10478 6
Wantage & Grove Brook36 9546 7355 10
Thames33 11504 8417 8
Watchfield & Shrivenham34 10388 11336 12
Botley & Sunningwell27 12332 13350 11
Hendreds27 13236 15147 18
Steventon & the Hanneys17 15238 14244 14
Cumnor14 18205 18197 15
Marcham12 22208 17152 16
Abingdon Peachcroft16 16218 16147 17
Drayton14 17159 2062 24
Abingdon Dunmore11 23131 23135 19
Ridgeway10 24162 19129 21
Kingston Bagpuize13 19150 2283 23
Sutton Courtenay12 21154 21135 20
Wootton12 2097 2485 22

Kennington & Radley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20254
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20248
September 202412
August 20244
July 202412
June 202420
May 20247

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20254
January 20252
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
May 20241

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
November 20241
October 20247
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Kennington & Radley in May 2025

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

1. Stonhouse Crescent (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Red Bridge Hollow (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Blackman Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Foxborough Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
7. St James Terrace (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Ferny Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Oxford Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Sandford Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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